Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to transfer $4,000,000 to Public Health Services' General Fund budget for services reimbursed by the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System.
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Background and Discussion:
This additional budget is for activities provided by Public Health Services and reimbursed by the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System, as agreed upon during the FY2026 budget process. This is a budget-neutral transaction because County activities and expenditures are offset by revenue from Harris Health.
Expected Impact:
Funds will reimburse expenses for services provided, as agreed upon between Public Health Services and Harris Health.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
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