File #: ID 24-3843    Version: 1 Name: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Type: Action Item Status: New Business
File created: 6/25/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/8/2024 Final action:
Title: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Attachments: 1. County MOU and Data Sharing MOA 2024-25 and 2025-26.fillable_Updated 6.3.2024.Huntsignature.6.17.24.pdf

Meeting Date:                     July 8, 2024

 

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

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Summary:

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NCGS § 108A-74 requires County governments to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The MOU outlines Audit Requirements, Record Retention requirements, Confidentiality Requirements and other obligations required of the County Department of Social Services (DSS). The MOU further defines the responsibilities of DSS regarding the adherence to mandated performance requirements and compliance with defined administrative responsibilities including data security and reporting. The MOA is effective on July 1, 2024 and shall continue for an initial term of 24 months following the effective date, through and including June 30, 2026.

 

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Contact Information:

 

Delores Hunt, DSS Director

delores.hunt@rutherfordcountync.gov <mailto:delores.hunt@rutherfordcountync.gov>

828-287-6171

 

Recommended Motion:

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Authorize County Manager and DSS Director to sign Memorandum of Understanding between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Rutherford County.