To: Board of Supervisors
From: Child Support Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Amendment to Existing Professional Services Agreement with Maximus US Services Inc. from April 2026 Through September 2026
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached amendment to the existing professional services agreement between Maximus US Services Inc. (Maximus) and Humboldt-Trinity Child Support Agency (HTCSA), formally known as North Coast Regional Department of Child Support Services (NCRDCSS) for Fiscal years (FY) 2025-26 through 2026-27; and
2. Authorize the Department of Child Support Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement by and between Maximus and HTCSA For FY 2025-26 through 2026-27; and
3. Authorize the Department of Child Support Services Director, or a designee thereof to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations, and documents directly associated with the attached Professional Services Agreement with Maximus; and
4. Direct the clerk of the Board to provide HTCSA with one certified copy of the Board Order pertaining to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
On June 10, 2024, HTCSA entered an agreement with Maximus US Services, Inc. to assess the business processes of case management and provide recommendations for improvements. Maximus has performed Child Support consulting work in many child support programs, are experienced with the complexities of the work required and have worked to implement many of the same key priorities in other departments that HTCSA has identified for improvement efforts. During the engagement and assessment, Maximus staff co...
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