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Commissioner Keigher - DHHS - Health Division - To Approve the Carry Forward of Donated Funds from CaroMont Health (100% Donation Funds - $10,000.00)
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STAFF CONTACT
Leigh Yount - Quality & Innovation Administrator - DHHS (Public Health Division) - 704-853-5101
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase Fund Balance Appropriation and Expenses by $10,000. No additional County funds.
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BACKGROUND
The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division received a $10,000 donation from CaroMont Health for Gaston County Public Health’s assistance in completing the 2025 Community Health Assessment (Board Action 2025-205, adopted 6/24/25). These funds will be used to further support future community health assessments through the purchase of incentives for participants; nourishment for community advisory group meetings; software for the community health assessment design reports; and training for Public Health staff at the North Carolina Community Health Assessment Institute. These funds will be carried forward for the duration of the four years for the community health assessment and community health improvement plan cycle: July 1, 2025 (FY26) - June 30, 2029 (FY29).
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)