COUNCIL OF THE

   SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS

 

 We have received an extension for our Financial Disclosure to the Health Care Authority until March 1, 2019.  The auditor assures us he will have the audit completed soon.  Again, the problem is the poor job done by last year’s auditor and the extra work this new auditor had to perform to get a correct 2018 audit. 

RSVP/FGP

The RSVP renewal grant has been submitted for continued funding.

The Foster Grandparent Program is completing updated background checks on all the 58 volunteers.  This has been a tremendous amount of work and sources have told us that Marcia Mullins, FGP Director, is far and above everyone else in the State. 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

As of this writing, CSBG staff have completed just over 100 returns with $925,000 in refunds for local citizens.  They are off to a great start for this important program.

Grant Applications

The Executive Director has started the process of grant initiatives for the Fitness Center through Aetna Foundation and Head of the Dragon from the Coalfield Heritage organization in Beckley.  The last applicant requires a 50% match so this may be problematic.  I will keep the Board posted.

Family Day Care Feeding Program

The Coordinator has been working on the renewal license for this program.  Enrollment is still down but there are enough providers for CSBG to keep this service active. 

Fitness Center

Mary Lewis and I went to the storage area for Tug River Health Association this past month to review exercise equipment that agency possesses.  None of the equipment was operable except for some free weights.  When we informed them we were interested in the free weights, they called back and asked how much we would pay for the weights.  I told them nothing, that we thought they were to be a donation.  Needless to say, we have not heard back from the Director. 

We are still seeing the beneficial outcomes of keeping the Fitness Center open later in the day.  Attendance is up and usually the Center is quite active in the evenings. 

Bill Pay

We are exploring dropping the MoneyGram program as it is not generating much of an income and the equipment rental is $30.00 per month.  I will keep the Board informed on this situation. 

Financial results of the program are included in your financial reports.

Title XIX Waiver

We have been informed that the agency has a new consumer for the program.  This is good news, as the consumers’ budgets are being cut and consequently our revenue.  A new addition will receive excellent services and our agency should generate some much needed discretionary money. 

Right From The Start

We are still waiting on the managed care company to process our application for this vital program.  Staff are requesting updates from the State daily.  I, again, will keep the Board informed.