Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley, Chief People Officer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
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): N/A
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 establish a new department to assign certain individuals receiving Harris County
health benefits.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 7, 2025, Commissioners Court approved the Harris County Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) as a Local Area Agreement (LAA) organization, allowing eligible employees to participate in Harris County's employee health and welfare benefit plans. To support the ongoing administration of these benefits, it is recommended that a new department be established within the County's human resources and financial systems (STARS) for HCHSA employees.
Establishing a dedicated department will allow Human Resources & Talent to accurately assign HCHSA employees for benefit eligibility, enrollment, premium billing, and payment processing. A unique department will also improve reporting, financial reconciliation, and administrative oversight related to HCHSA's participation in the County's benefits program. Upon approval, Human Resources & Talent will coordinate with Universal Services, the Auditor's Office, and the Office of Management and Budget to establish the department and implement the necessary system updates.
Expected Impact:
There is no significant fiscal impact for this change.
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