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Meeting Date:	04/25/2016
Create Child Welfare Budget
Submitted for:	Rose Magana	Submitted By:	Rose Magana
Department:	Commissioners Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to establish the appropriation budget for the Child Welfare according to the requirements of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and The Texas Family Code 264.005. [Account #375-4102-3532]

Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Amount
375-4102-6011	Training & Education	$150
375-4102-6022	Professional Services	$125
375-4102-6037	Foster Care	$2,500
375-4102-6041	Clothing Allowance	$150
375-4102-6218	Medical/Dental	$175
375-4102-6790	Miscellaneous	$150
375-4102-7013	Awareness & Activities	$750
	Total	$4,000

Issue: The budget for 2015 – 2016 included estimated revenues for $4,000 and require an appropriations budget.

Solution: Authorize expenditures of the Child Welfare for appropriate purposes and to ensure that the fiscal records are maintained for State and Federal Audits.
Texas Local Government Code § 111.07075. Special Budget for Revenue Received After Start of Fiscal Year
(a) The county auditor shall certify to the commissioners court the receipt of revenue from a new source not anticipated before the adoption of the budget and not included in the budget for that fiscal year. On certification, the court may adopt a special budget for the limited purpose of spending the revenue for general purposes or for any of its intended purposes.

Result: The Texas Family Code 264.005 provide for the appointment of County residents to a Child Welfare by the County Commissioners Court for the purpose to carry out the duties between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), Child Welfare and the County.

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Attachments
appendix (child welfare)