Advisory Board: LOS MEDANOS HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Subject: RECEIVE STAFF REPORT on the Los Medanos Health Area Grant Program
Presenter: Ernesto De La Torre
Contact: Ernesto.delatorre@cchealth.org
INFORMATION:
For the 2025-2027 Los Medanos Health Area Grant Cycle award letters were sent to all 30 agencies who were approved by the Board of Supervisors. Five of those agencies have current contracts which will be renewed. The award acceptance deadline is 12/1/25. After awards have been accepted staff will meet with each agency to finalize service deliverables and contracts.
The contract terms are tentatively set for January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
There will be a mandatory fiscal training set for agencies, so they are able to submit all financial forms accurately to reduce processing time. This will strengthen fiscal accountability and transparency around internal processes. This also supports sustainable grant management and helps to build agency capabilities.
Agencies are able to request payment terms that include an option for advanced payments. The maximum monthly advance payment is 1/24 of the entire award. All receipts and payment verification must be submitted and approved prior to a new monthly request for advance payment. Standard terms are to submit demands for reimbursement on a monthly basis. Agencies have the option to seek advance payment or use standard reimbursement.
Progress reports will be expected twice per year. Staff will coordinate site visits with Advisory Committee members as appropriate.