Agenda - 05-25-2017 - 2. Discussion of Outside Agencies Funding for FY 2017-18

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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 25, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 2 SUBJECT: Discussion of Outside Agencies Funding for FY 2017-18 DEPARTMENT: County Manager and Finance and Administrative Services ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Attachment 1. Outside Agency Funding Bonnie Hammersley, (919) 245-2300 Report Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308 Gary Donaldson, (919) 245-2453 Paul Laughton, (919) 245-2152 PURPOSE: To review and discuss Outside Agencies funding for FY 2017-18. BACKGROUND: Each fiscal year, non-profit organizations that deliver vital community services have the ability to apply for program funding from Orange County. In December 2016, the Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted a funding target of 1.2 percent of the county's general fund expenditures, less the appropriation for education expenses, for the purpose of funding outside agency operations. Historically, the county had a funding target of 1.0 percent. Recipients are required to submit written program reports that include: goals, description of activities/challenges, revisions of timelines/budgets, and other relevant information. Funded projects are monitored for progress and performance, financial and administrative management, and compliance with the terms of Performance/Development Agreement(s). Monitoring may involve site and/or office visit(s). Applications are reviewed by staff members for completeness and eligibility. The applications are presented to a specific application review group, depending on the funding source. The review group makes a recommendation, based on available funding and the priorities identified by the county. The recommendation is presented to the Board of County Commissioners, which approves the final allocations.