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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231981.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Fiscal Agent Agreement for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and the Weld County Controller, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Fiscal Agent Agreement for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and the Weld County Controller, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair, and Karina Amaya-Ragland, Department of Human Services, be, and hereby are, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of July, A.D., 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ddia44);� •Js®-Rrpeman, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board County Attorney Date of signature: O7/24 c c: HS D ACT(cP/Ct) 07/25 /23 2023-1981 HR0095 Corrlvad- DI* 1 rliq PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: July 5, 2023 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Fiscal Agent Agreement Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda. Request Board Approval of the Department's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Fiscal Agent Agreement. The Department was informed by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) that it is requiring a Fiscal Agent Agreement be executed per Federal rule. This agreement outlines the scope of service and responsibilities of a fiscal agent and designates the Weld County Controller to serve as the Fiscal Agent for Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC). The Fiscal Agent Agreement is in perpetuity and may be amended upon written approval by all signed parties. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Fiscal Agent Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross Lori Saine Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: Pass-Around Memorandum; July 5, 2023 - CMS ID 7174 2023-1981 e009 WIOA FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ON BEHALF OF THE WELD COUNTY CONTROLLER THIS AGREEMENT entered by and between Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as ESWC, acting as the One -Stop Operator and the American Job Center, and the Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Controller, hereinafter referred to as "Fiscal Agent." WITNESSTH that in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to section 107(d)(12)(B)(i)(II) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, hereinafter referred to as "WIOA," ESWC has designated the Weld County Controller to serve as Fiscal Agent for the benefit of ESWC. This designation does not relieve the Grant Recipient, ESWC, of any liability of misuse of funds. SCOPE OF SERVICE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Fiscal Agent shall receive and manage all formula WIOA funds for ESWC including Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth, as well as state reserve WIOA funds, and other federal funds allocated on behalf of ESWC. The Fiscal Agent shall be generally responsible for the acceptance and maintenance, disbursement, accounting, and reporting of WIOA funds. The Fiscal Agent's duties and responsibilities shall be performed for the direct benefit of ESWC and performed in accordance with and governed by applicable WIOA, Federal, and State regulations. In addition, the Fiscal Agent shall provide services related to grants management, general accounting, financial services, oversight for fund integrity, staff support, and technical assistant on fiscal matters The Fiscal Agent shall be responsible for the oversight and management of any programs for which all formula WIOA funds for ESWC including Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth, as well as state reserve WIOA funds, and other federal funds allocated on behalf of ESWC are disbursed. The Fiscal Agent shall be responsible to ensure sustained fiscal integrity and accountability of expenditures of funds in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, the U.S. Department of Labor's exceptions at 2 CFR Part 2900, WIOA and corresponding Federal Regulations. Page 1 of 3 4,2 -/9/ The Fiscal Agent shall exercise the degree of skill and care expected by the financial reporting and accounting profession. The Fiscal Agent accepts responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the work performed by the Fiscal Agent and its employees, subcontractors, and agents. The Fiscal Agent accepts financial responsibility for any errors and omissions attributed to employees and contractors of the Fiscal Agent that cause harm to the area and for the faithful performance of its employees and contractors including employee and contractor theft. The Fiscal Agent shall ensure that all financial accounting records are maintained in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) or other basis as required by the ESWC. The Fiscal Agent is responsible for maintaining an adequate system of internal controls, maintaining adequate documentation, and responding to audit findings. ESWC delegates the authority to the Fiscal Agent to procure contracts or obtain written agreements for support of WIOA activities. The Fiscal Agent will conduct financial monitoring on an annual basis at a minimum and provide technical assistance to sub recipients regarding fiscal issues. The Fiscal Agent shall be responsible for procuring annual, organization -wide financial and compliance audits in accordance with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984 and OMB 2 CFR Chapter II, Part 200. ESWC agrees to reimburse the Fiscal Agent for necessary and reasonable administrative costs for performing the duties of the Grant Recipient as reflected in an operating budget. REPORTING EXPECTATIONS The Fiscal Agent shall provide the following information monthly: a. Reports and other documents that summarize the current financial conditions of all WIOA grants awarded to ESWC, including income, expenditures, fund balances, comparison to approved budget and other financial metrics ESWC may identify in conjunction with the execution of their responsibilities under this Fiscal Agent Agreement. b. Reports and documents that summarize known compliance issues or concerns along with an explanation of any out -of -compliance notices received for any program for which ESWC retains ultimate responsibility. The Fiscal Agent shall meet with ESWC on a regular basis to review reports and address ESWC's questions or concerns. These meetings shall be held not less frequently quarterly. AMENDMENT This Agreement may be amended upon written approval by all signed parties. Page 2 of 3 SEVERABILITY If any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be found void or unenforceable for whatever reason by any court of law or equity, it is expressly intended that such provision(s) be severable and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in force and effect. This Agreement, as stipulated under Section 107(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, 29 U.S.C. § 3101, et. seq. has been approved by ESWC and the Fiscal Agent. The agreement is effective upon the execution of the signatures of ESWC and the Fiscal Agent. It continues from year to year until it is modified or either ESWC or the Fiscal Agent initiates steps to terminate it. If either ESWC or the Fiscal Agent plans to terminate this Agreement, a minimum of 60 days written notice shall be given to the other as to this intent. Alternatively, this Agreement shall also be terminated upon the repeal of the WIOA or successor legislation pertaining to Workforce Development. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby. ATTEST: BY: Deputy Cl BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO yrA;44z- Mike Freeman, Chair JUL 1 2 2023 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY �CaYina Awra a -R Gann Karina Amaya-Ragland ( f 7, 2023 11:3 MDT) Karina Amaya-Ragland, Workforce Director Page 3 of 3 /7v SIGNATURE REQUESTED: ESWC Fiscal Agent Agreement (f) Final Audit Report 2023-07-07 Created: 2023-07-07 By: Lesley Cobb (cobiTodk@co.weld.co.us) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAsjf5ay9TQFB6nt8gk836vTcCd05oZSmU "SIGNATURE REQUESTED: ESWC Fiscal Agent Agreement (f )" History In Document created by Lesley Cobb (cobbxxlk@co.weld.co.us) 2023-07-07 - 5:37:50 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 C, Document emailed to kamaya@weld.gov for signature 2023-07-07 - 5:38:19 PM GMT t Email viewed by kamaya@weld.gov 2023-07-07 - 5:42:41 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 A, Signer kamaya@weld.gov entered name at signing as Karina Amaya-Ragland 2023-07-07 - 5:43:07 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 ao Document e -signed by Karina Amaya-Ragland (kamaya@weld.gov) Signature Date: 2023-07-07 - 5:43:09 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 Q Agreement completed. 2023-07-07 - 5:43:09 PM GMT Powered by Adobe Acrobat Sign ❑ New Entity? New Contract Requ Entity Name* Entity ID* EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD 1,00044059 COUNTY Contract Name* EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY (WIOA FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract ID 7174 Contract Lead* COB'BXXLK. Contract Lead Email cobbxxlk3 co.weld.co,us Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY WIOA FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT WITH THE WELD COUNTY CONTROLLER - AGREEMENT REQUIRED BY THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT. TERM: AGREEMENT IN PERPETUETY. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL APPROVAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB 7,6 23. Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $0,00 Renewable* YES Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HumanServices@weldgov.co rn Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- OeptHead0weldgvv.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COU NTYATTOR N EYOWELDG OV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 07; 12 2023 Due Date 07?08/2023 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a NSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Review Date. 05/01'2024 Renewal Date. 07;`01 ,'2024 Termination Notice Period Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH OH Approved Date 06,2812023 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 07/12/2023 Originator COBBXXLK Contact Type Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date Contact Email Finance Approver CHERYL PATTELLI Contact Phone 1 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date 06,28/2023 Tyler Ref # 071223 Legal Counsel BYRON HOWELL Contact Phone 2 Legal Counsel Approved Date 06,'29,£`202 3 Hello