Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.
Impact
The resolution acknowledges a survey indicating that a significant 91% of community-based nonprofit organizations reported that their contracts with government agencies did not adequately cover their operating expenses. This situation potentially jeopardizes the ability of these organizations to continue providing essential services. By urging DHS, DOH, and the Judiciary to prioritize appropriate funding, HCR143 aims to rectify the disparity between funding levels and the actual costs incurred, thereby safeguarding the services crucial to the community's well-being.
Summary
HCR143 is a House Concurrent Resolution that urges the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Health (DOH), and the Judiciary to ensure that government service contracts are adequately resourced. This resolution stems from concerns that many community-based organizations in Hawaii, which provide critical services to vulnerable communities, are being funded below the costs required to deliver those services effectively. It highlights the struggles of these organizations, which support victims of domestic violence, provide housing for at-risk youth, and offer food assistance to low-income households and the elderly.
Contention
While the resolution seeks to address a pressing issue, it may spark conversations about budget allocation and management within state agencies. Stakeholders may debate how additional resources can be allocated without straining fiscal budgets or affecting other areas of public service. The resolution does not provide specific funding directives but highlights the urgency of reevaluating existing contract rates, which may lead to broader discussions about government accountability and resource distribution to community organizations.
Same As
Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.
Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.
Urging The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Work With The Ymca Of Honolulu To Support The Mental Wellness Of The State's Youth.
Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Perform A Study To Determine If The Government As A Whole Is Adequately Allocating Funding For Each Region Of Oahu For Homeless Services.
Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Evaluate Subsidizing Public Transit For Public Employees.
Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.
Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.
Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Perform A Study To Determine If The Government As A Whole Is Adequately Allocating Funding For Each Region Of Oahu For Homeless Services.
Urging The Department Of Health To Continue To Prioritize Testing Of Fecal Indicator Bacteria Levels In The Waters Of Pokai Bay And Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Prioritize Renovations Of The Restroom Facilities At Pokai Bay.
Urging The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Work With Community Partners, Including The Ymca Of Honolulu, To Support The Mental Wellness Of The State's Youth.
Urging The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Contract With A Victim Service Provider To Operate And Maintain An Emergency Shelter For Children Who Are Survivors Of Sex Trafficking.