Council allocates $38.5M for Human Services Agency and approves new positions

The San Francisco County government meeting held on July 4, 2025, focused on significant budgetary decisions impacting the Human Services Agency. Chair Heaney opened the session, inviting Mr. Menard to present the Budget and Legislative Analysis (BLA) report.

Mr. Menard introduced two key ordinances. The first ordinance, filed in February 2028, proposes the appropriation of $38.5 million in state and federal revenues for the current year's budget. This funding is earmarked for various programs within the Human Services Agency. The second ordinance seeks to add 16 positions, equivalent to 5.3 full-time employees (FTE), specifically for adult protective services. The budget for these new positions is set at $936,000 for the current year, with an anticipated annual cost of $2.4 million moving forward.

Mr. Menard highlighted that detailed funding enhancements by program area can be found on page 18 of the report, while the specifics of the new positions are outlined on page 19. He noted that the proposed positions are justified based on the workload data provided by the department. However, he recommended adjustments to the permanent and temporary salaries to reflect realistic hiring timelines, considering the current stage of the legislative and recruitment processes.

In conclusion, Mr. Menard recommended the approval of both ordinances as amended. The meeting underscored the county's commitment to enhancing its human services capabilities through strategic funding and staffing adjustments.