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to Orange County residents. Their findings and conclusions (not funding amount) was also shared with Financial Services and County Management. The Proposed Annual Operating Budget Document also includes the following attachment: - Historical funding by Orange County, additional financial support coordinated through individual Orange County Department operating budgets, and In-Kind Contributions provided to an Outside Agency by Orange County in lieu of direct payment - Outside Agency Revenue analysis: Various means of financial support per Agency - Outside Agency Descriptions and Recommended Allocation FY 2011-12 is the second fiscal year in a row in which contributions for Outside Agencies was recommended at substantially reduced amounts. Outside Agencies are informed each December at the Organizational and Orientation meeting prior to application submission of BOCC — established policies, guidelines, and perspectives, particularly an overall funding amount not to exceed the funding amount of the previous fiscal year. Outside Agencies are notified of the County Management recommended allocations as soon as the Proposed Budget document is released to the BOCC and general public. Agencies recommended for a significant variance are especially contacted to assure their knowledge and welcome their participation at one of the budget public hearings. Notable chanqes/trade-offs contained within County Manaqement recommendations impactinq relations between Outside Aqencies and partner County Departments are detailed below: Senior Care of Orange County Inc. (SC of Orange County, Inc.): The Department on Aging recommended budget contains approximately $25,000 in new funds to cover all congregate meal expenses associated with both senior centers and the adult day health center. Previously, SC of Orange County, Inc. contracted through the Department on Aging for senior meals and then reimbursed the Department. This method allows the Department to gain efficiencies and manage overall costs through the approved vendor. The annual Home Community Care Block Grant generally covers, with senior donations, the cost of congregate meals, but as vendor costs increase and with the end of federal stimulus dollars, closer coordination and control for senior meals will be even more important. The Social Services Department recommended budget contains approximately $22,500 in new funds to provide senior and family choice and flexibility in the "purchase" of adult day care services and related support under both the social and health models. In coordination with Aging, Social Services can better control and direct County dollars through "purchase" agreements with either SC of Orange County, Inc. (central/northern Orange) or the Charles House (southern Orange), including any opportunities for family participation in cost for service. Hillsborough Youth Athletic Association (HYAA): The Social Services Department recommended budget contains approximately $10,000 in new funds to allow youth/parent/guardian to select any athletic and recreational programs within Orange County for youth participation, including HYAA. Eligible youth will receive a County