To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Justice Benefits, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Justice Benefits, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $250,000 to a new payment limit of $445,000 to continue to receive assistance in identifying federal financial participation reimbursement opportunities, with no change in the term October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $250,000 in contractual service expenditures and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI) is a consulting firm that specializes in research and development, government affairs and program knowledge. They employ insight-based solutions and technology to secure federal reimbursements.
The Office of the Sheriff contracted JBI to support the County in identifying and securing federal financial participation reimbursement opportunities. This involves exploring new revenues, expanding existing ones and ensuring appropriate additional funding for the County. JBI reviews the County's policies and procedures to identify federal and other revenue sources. They provide advice on reimbursement opportunities, enhance claims, assist with submittal packages, audit files, aid in submittals and monitor new funding opportunities. Additionally, JBI assists in determining the County's eligibility for reimbursement under the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program in collaboration with relevant federal agencies.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
A negative action by the Board would reduce the amount of federal financial participation reimbursement opportunities for the County.