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Present were Commissioners Patti Adair, Anthony DeBone and Phil Henderson. Also present were Erik
Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; David Doyle, County Counsel; and Laura Skundrick, Board
Administrative Assistant. Several identified representatives of the media and no citizens were in
attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Henderson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Health Services - Courtney: HVAC Replacement Update
Lee Randall, Facilities Director, presented plans for HVAC replacement at the
Health Services Courtney Building. He explained the recommended
contractor has experience with similar projects, is based locally and
understands the climate and its challenges. He noted the specific
components of the proposed system and pros and cons of the various
options. He added that there will be a roof repair coordinated with the
system replacement. Commissioner Adair inquired about the project start
date and dollar amount. Mr. Randall stated the goal is to have half of the
units online and functioning by October to be prepared for heating season.
The project was budgeted at $650,000 prior to identifying specific brands
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and structural upgrades; Sunwest Builders will provide an estimate for
budgeting, and Mr. Randall will process subsequent pricing components as
required by County contract rules.
2. Discussion and Consideration of Draft Whistleblower Hotline Policy,
GA -14
Deputy County Administrator Erik Kropp explained that the current
Misconduct Policy and Reporting Policy does not contain State of Oregon
mandated whistleblower protections. County Internal Auditor David Givans
outlined statistics showing 40% of fraud catches are from hotlines, and
anonymous reporters represent about 57% of reports. Assistant Legal
Counsel Christopher Bell added that those who engage in whistleblowing
have protections, such as state and federal statutes, which help to account
for things like attorney fees. The cost of maintaining a hotline could be
minimal relative to the potential costs of even a single lawsuit. Additionally, a
third party vendor provides further protection from having an internal
process. Chair Henderson inquired about other counties with this service,
and Mr. Bell replied that it appears to staff that no other counties utilize the
hotline. Commissioner Adair reiterated the importance of having a safe
space for people to report. Chair Henderson asked for clarification on topics
covered under whistleblowing, and Mr. Bell replied that the protections do
not require the County to take one specific action. The County would
determine whether the report is actionable or not via the statute.
Commissioner Adair inquired about third party vendor costs, Mr. Givans
replied about $3-5,000 per year. Chair Henderson requested to review the
underlying statutes and additional time to further consider this hotline.
At the time of 2:00pm Chair Henderson excused himself from the meeting.
Commissioner DeBone stated that the reporting received by these hotlines
could be valuable to the citizens of the County, and Commissioner Adair
agreed. Deputy Administrator Kropp confirmed this item will return to the
Board for review at a future meeting.
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3. Reclassification of Behavioral Health Specialist I to Behavioral Health
Specialist 11
Behavioral Health Manager Elizabeth Holden and Health Services Deputy
Director Janice Garceau presented a request to reclassify BH Specialist I to
BH Specialist II. Ms. Garceau outlined the staff memo and explained there is
currently a person in that role who would likely stay. Any financial increase
would be down the road with any incremental steps. Commissioner DeBone
asked whether that person currently has the proper credentials and Ms.
Holden replied yes. Commissioner DeBone and Adair are supportive.
Commissioner Adair noted that Chair Henderson previously expressed his
support.
DEBONE: Moves to approve
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes
ADAIR: Vice Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
HENDERSON: Absent, excused.
4. Presentation Review for State of the County Address
Laura Skundrick, Administrative Assistant presented the revised draft of the
State of the County Address presentation. Commissioners directed several
revisions and requested final copies of the presentation for tomorrow's
event.
OTHER ITEMS:
Chair Henderson suggested the legislative meeting be rescheduled until
lobbyist Phil Scheuers can attend in person. Ms. Skundrick confirmed she will
reschedule the meeting with Mr. Scheuers.
Commissioners plan to attend the OLCC Listening Sessions tomorrow prior
to the State of the County event. Chair Henderson requested from CDD an
updated matrix or map of marijuana grows.
Deputy County Administrator Kropp informed the Commissioners that there
will be an Executive Session on Wednesday regarding litigation.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At the time of 2:44 p.m., the Board went into Executive Session under ORS 192.660
(2) (e) Real Property Negotiations. The Board came out of Executive Session at 3:11
p.m.
RECESS: At the time of 3:14pm, the Board recessed to reconvene on Tuesday, duly
9th at 2:07pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At the time of 2:07 p.m. on duly 9th, the Board went into Executive Session under
ORS 192.660 (2) (d) Labor Negotiations. The Board came out of Executive Session at
2:40 p.m.
ADJOURN
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:40pm.
DATED this —7 Day of 2019 for the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
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BOCC MEETING AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:00 P M, M O N DAY, J U LY 8, 2019
Allen Conference Room - Deschutes Services Building, 2ND Floor - 1300 NW Wall Street - Bend
This meeting is open to the public, and allows the Board to gather information and give direction to staff. Public
comment is not normally accepted. Written minutes are taken for the record
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the main topics that are anticipated to be considered or
discussed. This notice does not limit the Board's ability to address other topics.
Meetings are subject to cancellation without notice.
Item start times are estimated and subject to change without notice.
CALL TO ORDER
ACTION ITEMS
1:00 PM
2. 1:30 PM
3. 2:00 PM
4. 2:15 PM
Health Services --Courtney: HVAC Replacement Update - Lee Randall,
Facilities Director
Discussion and Consideration of Draft Whistleblower Hotline Policy,
GA -14 - Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator
Reclassification of Behavioral Health Specialist I to Behavioral Health
Specialist II - Elizabeth Holden,
State of the County Address Presentation Review
COMMISSIONER'S UPDATES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Commissioners BOCC Meeting Agenda Monday, July 8, 2019 Pagel of 2
Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Real Property Negotiations
OTHER ITEMS
These can be any items not included on the agenda that the Commissioners wish to discuss as part of
the meeting, pursuant to ORS 192.640.
At any time during the meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS
192.660(2)(e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2)(h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor
negotiations; ORS 192.660(2)(b), personnel issues, or other executive session categories.
Executive sessions are closed to the public, however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines,
are open to the media.
ADJOURN
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accommodations to make participation possible, please call (department Admin
contact) (541) 617-4747.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Additional meeting dates available at www.deschutes.org/meetingcalendar
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. If you have questions, please call (541) 388-6572.
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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board of Commissioners BOCC Monday Meeting of July 8, 2019
DATE: July 3, 2019
FROM: Lee Randall, Facilities, 541-617-4711
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Health Services --Courtney: HVAC Replacement Update
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Review selection process for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the
HVAC replacement project at the Health Services --Courtney facility.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Facilities Department has completed a public RFP for Construction Manager/General
Contractor services. Update will be provided regarding the selection process, status of the
design of the new system, permitting process, and next steps.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None at this time.
ATTENDANCE: Lee Randall
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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board of Commissioners BOCC Monday Meeting of July 8, 2019
DATE: June 27, 2019
FROM: Erik Kropp, Administrative Services, 541-388-6584
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Discussion and Consideration of Draft Whistleblower Hotline Policy, GA -14
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends discussion and possible adoption of the policy.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Deschutes County currently has a "Misconduct Reporting and Detection Policy," GA -14 (attached). The policy
establishes specific guidelines and responsibilities for the communication and investigation of alleged misconduct
and other similar irregularities.
For Board discussion and consideration, staff has updated and renamed Policy GA -14 to be the "Whistleblower
Reporting" policy (attached). One reason for updating the policy is to incorporate whistleblower procedures and
protections as required by the State of Oregon.
The other main change to the policy is to establish a third party whistleblower hotline, which would be managed
by the County's Internal Auditor. Staff is recommending the establishment of a whistleblower hotline as a best
practice. Having a hotline is not required by the State of Oregon. However, if an Oregon municipal government
decides to have a hotline, there are reporting and other requirements from the state. These requirements have been
incorporated into the draft policy.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None.
ATTENDANCE:
Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator
David Givans, Internal Auditor
Christopher Bell, Assistant Legal Counsel
Deschutes County Administrative Policy No. GA -14
Effective Date: DRAFT 6-12-19
WHISTLEBLOWER REPORTING
STATEMENT OF POLICY
This policy is intended to provide a mechanism for employees, volunteers, vendors, and contractors to
report concerns (fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse) without fear of retaliation or retribution.
It is the policy of Deschutes County to comply with ORS 297.760 -.765, governing local government
waste hotlines, as well as ORS 659A.200 -.221, governing whistleblower protections in public
employment. Nothing in this policy is intended to, or should it be interpreted, as abridging any rights,
which exist under law, rule, regulation, or applicable collective bargaining agreement. This policy does
not operate to waive any right which may not be legally waived.
APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all elected officials, officers, employees, and agents of Deschutes County, including
those affiliated with the 9-1-1 County Service District. It also applies to all officers, employees, and
agents of entities, committees, and commissions over which County has authority to impose general
policies. This policy does not apply to Sunriver Service District, Black Butte Ranch Service District,
OSU Extension/411, or road districts.
In terms of reporting fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse concerns; this policy also applies to the
contractors, subcontractors, agents, intermediaries, and others transacting business with the County, and
any affiliated entities, committees, or commissions.
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
A. In General
The County shall review all reported fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse concerns. Investigations
conducted will not consider the position, title, or length of service of any party named in the report. In
circumstances where there is a potential crime, the appropriate law enforcement agency will be involved
prior to any investigation. The estimated monetary value of any loss will be considered in utilizing
resources to investigate reports. (for example, a missing $2 pen might not warrant a significant
investigation).
Reports of employment-related concerns, such as reports of employment-related harassment, retaliation,
or discrimination should continue to be reported to Human Resources or other channels in accordance
with the County's Non -Harassment and Non -Discrimination Policy, HR -10. Any of these concerns
reported to the hotline will be forwarded to Human Resources. These reports may be entered into the
hotline management system for statistical reporting and will not be handled or reported under this policy.
While such reports are not technically governed by this policy, legitimate reports made to the County in
good faith are likely covered by the whistleblower protections found in 659A.200 -.221,
Concerns reported outside of fraud, waste, inefficiency or abuse may be handled at the discretion of the
County Internal Auditor or County Administrator. Concerns not involving Deschutes County or its
affiliated entities will be forwarded to the appropriate entity.
B. Resbonsibilities — Em-olovees
An employee of Deschutes County who has a legitimate, good faith concern of fraud, waste, inefficiency,
or abuse, is responsible for immediately reporting this information as provided in this policy. Anyone
with a concern should be encouraged to use the hotline. In addition to using the hotline, employees may
report these concerns to their immediate supervisor, manager, department head, or to the County Counsel,
County Administrator, or County Internal Auditor. Any employee who is aware of fraud, waste,
inefficiency, or abuse from another employee or the public shall immediately report such concern to the
County Internal Auditor or County Administrator.
C. Whistleblower Hotline
The Deschutes County Whistleblower Hotline is operated by a specialty vendor that provides confidential
hotline services 24/7/365. Reporting options include a toll-free phone number, website, email, and fax.
The Whistleblower Hotline will provide a unique case number for all callers to allow for follow-up on
their reported concern. Persons making a report to the hotline will be asked to provide as much detail as
possible. Persons making a report to the hotline will have the ability to remain anonymous if they choose.
The identity of callers who make reports to the hotline will be protected to the fullest extent practicable.
Notices containing the means of contacting the Whistleblower Hotline will be distributed to County
departments, offices, and affiliated entities, and will be prominently displayed.
Instead of making a report to the Whistleblower Hotline (or in addition to), a person may report an
incident to the Oregon Government Waste Hotline operated by the Oregon Secretary of State at 1-800-
336-8218.
D. Confidentialitv/Anonvmit
Confidentiality of persons making reports will be protected to the fullest extent practicable. If the
reporting party chooses to remain anonymous, the County's ability to conduct an internal investigation
may be limited. Employees who remain anonymous are not afforded the protections provided under
Oregon whistleblower law.. Also, anonymity cannot be expected if a criminal investigation results from
the report and the County may not be able to take corrective action if persons reporting misconduct or
fraud choose to remain anonymous.
The County Internal Auditor and all participants in an investigation shall treat all information received
confidentially to the extent allowable by law. Internal Audit investigations will not be disclosed or
discussed with anyone other than those who have a legitimate business need to know.
All public records requests with respect to a report under this policy or associated investigations shall be
directed to the County Internal Auditor and County Counsel. While reports submitted in confidence under
this policy and reports and other materials produced as part of internal investigations relating to
allegations of fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse may be afforded some protection against disclosure
under Oregon law, such protections against disclosure cannot be guaranteed.
E. Investigations and ReportHandling
A "report" is any concern reported to the Whistleblower Hotline.
2. Oregon Statutes govern operation of local government hotlines. This policy describes generally how
the County's hotline works. The County Internal Auditor should be consulted if there is a question
about this policy.
3. All reports are considered reports to the independent County Internal Auditor.
4. Investigating Reports - upon receiving a report, the County Internal Auditor will consult with the
County Administrator and relevant parties at Deschutes County to determine whether adequate
information exists to conduct an investigation.
a. If it is found that adequate information has not been received in a report to proceed with an
investigation, the person who submitted the report may be asked for additional information.
If additional information is not provided, the County Internal Auditor may decide to close the
case and notify the person who submitted the report of the decision.
b. Special situations -
i. Where the report involves alleged fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse by a
member of the Board of County Commissioners, other elected County official,
the County Administrator, or the County Counsel; the County Internal Auditor
will conduct an initial review or contract out the review to an independent auditor
or Certified Fraud Examiner, and report the results to highest and most
independent management not named in the report or involved in the allegations
made in the report.
ii. Where the report involves the County Internal Auditor, the Chair of the Audit
Committee, County Counsel, and County Administrator will conduct an initial
review or contract out the review to an independent auditor or Certified Fraud
Examiner.
5. If sufficient information exists to require an investigation, the County Internal Auditor, in
consultation with the County Administrator, will determine who will investigate the report. The
County Internal Auditor can seek input from relevant County parties. The County Internal Auditor
will be responsible for ensuring, conducting, or overseeing investigations.
a. Regardless of whom they concern, reports involving potential criminal activity will be
immediately brought to the attention of law enforcement. The County Internal Auditor may
assist law enforcement in any ensuing investigation, if requested. No internal County
investigations will occur until the criminal investigation has been completed.
b. The County Internal Auditor may delegate or share investigations with appropriate
department management staff or outside independent contractors depending on the nature and
scope of the concern and on a strictly need -to -know basis.
6. The County Internal Auditor has primary responsibility for monitoring the investigation of all reports
except as identified in the special situation investigations section for a report concerning allegations
of fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse against the County Internal Auditor. Investigations will be
independent, impartial, and fact -based. Within the scope of the investigation and as required by law,
the County Internal Auditor (or designee) will have:
a. Free and unrestricted access to all relevant County records, data, employees, and premises,
whether owned or rented - except information that is protected under state statute (such as
records associated with a pending criminal investigation). The County Internal Auditor has
significant access authority provided by County Code 2.14.060; and
b. The authority to examine, copy, or remove all or any portion of the contents of files, desks,
cabinets, and other County property without prior knowledge or consent of any individual
who might use or have custody of any such items.
7. The department head/elected official whose department/office is involved with the report may appeal
the investigatory approach. Directors/department heads may appeal to the County Administrator and
elected officials to the Board of County Commissioners. Any discussions on appeals with the Board
of County Commissioners should be made in executive session.
With regard to any reports made under this policy, the County Internal Auditor will be responsible for:
a. Communicating in a timely manner with the person who submitted the report and asking
relevant follow up questions, if necessary.
b. Maintaining the integrity of the report process to ensure that reports are treated with
seriousness, kept confidential to the extent practicable, investigated thoroughly, and resolved
in a timely manner.
c. Preserving information that is received by the County Internal Auditor's Office concerning
investigations and work performed pursuant to this policy.
d. Ensuring that any potential ethical violations under ORS 244 are reported to the Ethics
Commission.
e. Ensuring that any criminal activity is reported as soon as possible to the appropriate law
enforcement agency.
9. The County Internal Auditor will also provide periodic high-level reports to the County
Administrator, Board of County Commissioners and the Audit Committee. When developing the
annual internal audit work plan, the County Internal Auditor will consider the concerns raised in
reports and/or the results of investigations. The County Internal Auditor can initiate an audit based on
a report even if it was initially referred to another department or law enforcement for investigation.
10. Once an investigation is completed, the County Internal Auditor is responsible for providing a written
determination of any investigations completed and include:
a. the nature of the report,
b. whether the report was founded or unfounded, and
c. any applicable recommendations concerning appropriate resolution of the concerns arising in
the report.
The written determination is a public record. While such a determination may be exempt from
disclosure under Oregon public records law, such exemption cannot be guaranteed.
Upon conclusion of an investigation, recommendations may be made to department management
where appropriate to minimize future risk. Management is responsible for implementing sufficient
and appropriate controls to prevent reoccurrence.
DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES
The following definitions and examples are meant to provide some guidance as to the nature and type of
ethical concerns. However, reports can include any type of concern.
1. Abuse - the intentional, wrongful, improper use, or destruction of County resources. Abuse can
include the excessive or improper use of an employee's or official's position in a manner other than its
rightful or legal use.
2. Fraud - at its most basic definition, fraud is the act of using dishonesty for personal gain. In the
context of this policy, the definition includes any misuse of, or attempt to misuse, a County asset for
personal gain, or for purposes unrelated to County business. There are three main categories of fraud:
financial statement fraud, misappropriation of assets, and corruption. Examples include, but are not
limited to:
a. Stealing or removing County assets;
b. Using County equipment, facilities, supplies, or funds for purposes unrelated to County
business;
c. Obtaining County funds or compensation through dishonesty;
d. Falsifying financial records;
e. Theft or misuse of County money, services, equipment, supplies, or other materials;
f. Intentionally misrepresenting the costs of goods or services provided;
g. Falsifying payroll information;
h. Submitting false claims for reimbursements;
i. Soliciting or accepting a bribe or kickback; and
j. Falsifying weights or measures.
3. Ethics —Ethical complaints for public officials under Oregon Government Ethics law in ORS Chapter
244, include:
a. Use of public office for personal financial gain;
b. Conflicts of interest;
c. Nepotism;
d. Prohibited gifts; or
e. Failure to report statements of economic interest.
Violations of the County's Code of Ethics found in Deschutes County Code 3.28.010.
4. Inefficiency — failure to make the best use of County time, County resources or participating in
uneconomical practices that impacts the County.
5. Waste: The needless, careless, or extravagant expenditure of County funds, incurring of unnecessary
expenses, or mismanagement of County resources or property. Waste does not necessarily involve
private use or personal gain, but usually signifies poor management decisions, practices, or controls.
6. Examples - the following are some of the types of concerns that may be reported:
Concern TypeDescription/Example
Abuse of Benefits
Improper or deceiving actions, including falsification of records
or physical conditions related to benefit plans including paid
time off programs.
Accounting, Auditing, and Internal
Questionable procedures relating to accounting, auditing, or
Financial Controls
financial controls. (Examples include misstatement of financial
reports, violations of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, billing issues, information security, and financial
concerns).
Compliance and Regulation
Violations of a rule, policy, regulation, law, operating
Violations
procedure, past practice, or protocol.
Conflict of Interest
Actions that influence the exercise of one's job duties.
Examples include inappropriate vendor relations, bribery,
nepotism, and exploitation of confidential information.
Embezzlement
Fraudulent appropriation of assets by an individual to whom
such property has been entrusted.
Falsification of Contracts or Records
Altering, fabricating, destroying, misrepresenting, or forging
contracts or documents for personal gain.
Health record miscoding or up -coding
Purposely miscoding a client's health record or up -coding. Up -
coding is purposely using a billing code that does not match the
procedure performed and results in a higher billing rate.
Improper Giving or Receiving of
Giving, receiving or solicitation of valuables, which could be
Gifts
interpreted as an effort to influence a business relationship or
decision.
IT Security Concerns
Violations of information security policies, conduct that results
in potentially compromising the County's network or
technology resources.
Sabotage
Interference in order to cripple, shut down, or reduce the output
of an operation.
Vandalism
The deliberate and willful destruction of, or damage and
impairment to, equipment or property.
Theft of Property
Stealing property belonging to the County or another.
Time Abuse
The act of falsifying one's own or other's work hours, excessive
personal internet or computer use.
Unusual or Suspicious Activities
Irregular activities that raise a concern which warrants an
investigation.
Areas that should be reported to Human Resources, include employment-related concerns, such as reports
of employment-related harassment, retaliation, supervisor disputes, grievances, and discrimination.
INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Any questions concerning the intent or application of this policy should be directed to the County Internal
Auditor or designee who is delegated the responsibility for the interpretation and implementation of this
policy.
Approved by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on
Tom Anderson,
County Administrator
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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board of Commissioners BOCC Monday Meeting of July 8, 2019
DATE: July 3, 2019
FROM: Elizabeth Holden, Health Services,
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Reclassification of Behavioral Health Specialist I to Behavioral Health Specialist II
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Health Services is requesting approval to reclassify an existing position in the Intensive
Youth Services program from a Behavioral Health Specialist I to a Behavioral Health
Specialist II.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
This clinical mental health position is located in the Intensive Youth Services, Wraparound
Program. The Wraparound program provides behavioral health services to children ages
0-18 and their families. The request is to reclassify an existing Behavioral Health Specialist
I (BHS 1) to a Behavioral Health Specialist II (BHS II). The primary reasons for the request
include a shift in the level of complexity demanded by position, loss of billing revenue
(explained below) and the need to restore client -to -staff ratios as outlined in both the
Coordinated Care Organization and Oregon Health Authority contracts.
When this position was last classified, the primary duties and responsibilities involved a
wide variety of paraprofessional duties including care coordination and case management
services that are provided under a treatment plan developed by a BHS II.
Many of the duties originally assigned will continue under this position; however, the level
of complexity and the degree of involvement and independence of action has increased.
The role now requires the application of specialized knowledge in the area of behavioral
health diagnosis and intervention, which is part of the BHS II skill set. This position now
provides triage, assessment, treatment, case management, care coordination, and case
assignment and screening services for Intensive Youth Services. An example of
Behavioral Health Specialist II positions in Health Services that provide similar duties are
those positions located on the Access team. Intensive Youth Services provides screening
and assessment services to more than 400 clients annually.
Each screening that is performed by a BHS II generates $95.43 in billing revenue, per the
Oregon Health Plan fee schedule. If these services continue to be provided by a BHS I,
Health Services will continue to be unable to generate revenue undercurrent billing rules.
If the position is converted to a BHS II, Health Services will generate revenue through
Oregon Health Plan billing and would be able to meet the required fidelity caseload ratio
for Wraparound. As a BHS II, this position could assume a caseload of out -of -the -area
Intensive Care Coordination clients, eliminating the need to assign two staff members (a
BHS I and a BHS II) to each case, thus enable Health Services to restore the required 1:15
client -to -staff ratio outlined in our Oregon Health Authority and Coordinated Care
Organization contracts.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: At this time, the personnel cost impact would be neutral. The
current employee in the position is at Step 5 of the BHS I pay scale at $29.5035 per hour
and, if approved, would transition to a BHS II Step 2 at $29.5035 per hour. The personnel
cost impact would remain neutral for a minimum of two years and could possibly be
offset by the additional revenue of billing.
This request was not made at the time of the budgetary process because at that time
additional funding was anticipated through the Substance Abuse Mental Health. Services
Administration to add a BHS II. Unfortunately, that funding did not materialize.
ATTENDANCE: Health Services staff: Elizabeth Renteria Holden, Intensive Youth Services
Program Manager; Janice Garceau, Deputy Director Behavioral Health
For the Board of County Commissioners BOCC Monday Meeting of July 8, 2019
DATE: July 3, 2019
FROM: Cody Smith, Road Department
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Executive Session — Real Property
BACKGROUND:
Discussion of the current status of right of way acquisitions for the SW Canal Blvd/SW Helmholtz Way
Intersection Improvement project.
ATTENDANCE: Cody Smith, Road Department
67 150 SE 27th Str`e t. Berth, Oregon 97702
(541) 388-6581 road@deschutes.org www.deschutes.org