Recommend one or more cost saving reduction options to the General Assistance program: a. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a three-month time limit for the non-disabled, employable recipients down to only three months on the program for a savings of $309,892; or b. Implement a three-month annual time limit for non-disabled, employable recipients, and a $50 grant reduction (from $340 to $290), for a savings of $309,891; or c. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a $12 grant reduction (from $340 to $328), for a savings of $304,466; or d. Implement a grant reduction only of $62, (from $340 to $278); or e. Maintain the existing program and the General Fund covers the shortfall.

Committee

Board of Supervisors

Requested by

Department of Social Services

Introduced

August 7, 2026

On agenda

August 18, 2026

Passed

August 18, 2026

Where it was heard

Board of Supervisors Aug 18, 2026 approved Pass

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