FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services Office on Aging FY 2026 Performance Measure Report

Fiscal Responsibility - As a cornerstone of our county’s success, we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity. Reliable Infrastructure - Develop and deliver resilient, high-quality public services through projects and infrastructure that provide long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with exceptional integrity, competence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility, to improve the quality of life for all Harford citizens. Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Effective Governance - Ensure Harford County Government functions efficiently, ethically, and for the benefit of its citizens. Emergency Response & Public Safety - Maintain public safety by funding and fostering collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders in emergency response and improve readiness and response through training, planning, and resource allocation. Education & Community Support - Aim to provide high-quality learning and experiences that foster the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of the community. Economic Prosperity - Enhance economic prosperity and security for individuals in Harford County.

Performance Measures

Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 To-Date

Estimate FY 26

Change

1 - Funds from grants utilized

$2,205,048 $2,418,793.00 $2,282,514.00 81,141 81,873 82,414

2 - Number of responses to requests for senior services

3 - Implement Apricot software system to manage client records, track data and complete reports. 4 - Percentage satisfaction of senior services provided. 5 - Participation rate of senior programming.

Ongoing

Expansion

Ongoing

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0.90

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_ _ _ _ _ 5,483

6 - 7 -

Performance Measure 1: Funds from grants utilized ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

This measure reflects our grant funding which allows us to provide services beyond the capicity provided by County funding.

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

These funds support case management, guardianship, center operations, senior care services and many other aspects of our agency's services and operations including our new wellness and nutrition programs.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Funding for FY25 actual is higher due to a reallocation of State grant funds due to our proven record to spend out funds. FY26 is down due to cuts in both Federal and State level grants.

Performance Measure 2: Number of responses to requests for senior services ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

97