Title
Vote to accept an additional $17,441 in Aid to County funding from NC DHHS
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The North Carolina State Legislature has released additional funds for local health departments. As NC Session Law 2026-41 Section 9H.5 states: Of the funds appropriated in this act from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, the sum of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) in recurring funds beginning in the 2026-2027
fiscal year shall be allocated equally among the local health departments. Local health departments shall not use these funds for any purpose other than the activities authorized under the General-Aid-to-Counties Agreement Addendum.
Discussion & Analysis: This Agreement Addendum Revision #1 adds additional funding for use by the Local Health Department for activities described in the original Activity 110 General Aid-to-Counties Agreement Addendum. This general funding provide support for a range of initiatives and needs, including staff development, equipment and supplies, direct services, opioid overdose prevention work, and communications campaigns.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Plan Goal #10: Foster a healthy community.
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.
Recommendation: Motion to accept an additional $17,441 in Aid to County funding from NC DHHS.