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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0683.003 1998-2000 Mtv os o~,~~ ~,6ic, Stephen K. Yamaahiro William Takaba Mayor Execu[ice on Aging ~i ~sE•o~.N~P ?'me.---------..- . B ft~nun~f of tt£vttti OFFICE OF AGING Caumy Coundl~~;~ < Hilo Lagoon Cen[re, I OI Aupuni S[reet, Suite 392, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4262 Phone (808) 961-8600 . Fax (808) 961-8603 MEMORANDUM TO: Aaron S. Y. Chung, Chair, Committed o Finance FROM: William Takaba, Executive on Aging DATE: March 23, 2000 SUBJECT: Budget Message, FY 2000-2001 I. BACKGROUND The Hawaii County Office of Aging ~HCOA) is a designated Area Agency on Agmg m the State of awaii. Like other Area Agencies on Agmg m the nation, the HCOA is responsible for the planning and development of aging services and is an advocate for the well being of older persons. Currently, the HCOA operates on federal, state and county funds while managing and monitoring a total of 24 service contracts. Approximately $1.9 million in federal and state funds are obtained for thepprovision of services to about 20,000 older persons in Hawaii County. II. BUDGET The HCOA's proposed budget of $1,298,605 for FY 2000-2001 is aimed at maintaining current services for older persons. With antici ated project revenues of $975,000, our net County request is 323,605. Comm. No. 683. o 03 r;.2 No. 61AD 't < ~ . 'Io: r S P• f~V An Area Agency on Aging trf. bats APR 0 4 2000 Aaron S. Y. Chung Page 2 March 23, 2000 The following is a breakdown of our total request: Salaries and Wages (County: $ 292,956.00 O erational Ex ense Count 30,649.00 Inc u es ommittee on Agmg expenses) Other Contractual Services (Federal: 370,000.00 Other Contractual Services (Statel: 605.000.00 TOTAL BUDGET: $1,298,605.00 Less Federal Revenue 370,000.00 Less State Revenue 605,000.00 NET COUNTY REQUEST: $ 323,605.00 * Note: Grants obtained through the Office of Aging for the Elderly Activities Division are not reflected since they are deposited directly to respective accounts. III. STAFF The HCOA has a total staff of nine including an Executive on Aging, four Pro ram Specialists, an Accountant, a Senior Clerk- Stenographer, a~epartmental Data Processing Coordinator and a Clerk. IV. CONCLUSION Major challenges during FY 2000-2001 will be to address ever dwindling resources and to improve the way performance is measured. Service providers have been made aware of this trend, and we will be working with them to seek ways to minimize the impact on services. Your favorable consideration of this budget request is appreciated. cc: James A. Arakaki, Council Chair