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Commissioner Keigher – DHHS – Health Division – To Accept and Appropriate State Grant Funds Received from the NC Department of Health and Human Services – Epidemiology Section/Communicable Disease Branch for the Gaston County Public Health HIV Outreach Program (GHOP) (100% Grant Funds - $12,500)
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STAFF CONTACT
Ellen Wright – Director of Nursing – DHHS (Public Health Division) – 704-853-5037
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase State Grant Revenue Project Account by $12,500 and Increase Retirement Fringe Benefit Project Account by $12,500.
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BACKGROUND
The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services – Public Health Division receives State Grant funds from the NC Department of Health and Human Services Epidemiology Section/Communicable Disease Branch to provide Integrated Targeting Testing Services (ITTS) which includes HIV and STD counseling, testing, and referral to high-risk, hard to reach, key priority groups. The funds will be used for personnel costs of staff implementing the Gaston County Public Health HIV Outreach Program (GHOP). 534 Integrated Targeting Testing Services (ITTS) Agreement Addendum. Service period of award: 6/1/2025 – 5/31/2026. These are non-County funds.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)