 UCHRA Executive Summary
Phyllis
R. Bennett, Executive Director
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is delivering hope to more than 164,000 residents of the 14-county area during 2009-2010. The Agency projects to expend $33.1 million despite decreases in federal and state funding in access of $5 million. The following pages of this annual report reflect the dedication of the agency to deliver hope to the residents of the Upper Cumberland.
• Assets remain stable at $16.4 million.
• Revenues increased from $28.7 million to $33.1 million - a 15.5% increase
• Total resources increased from $29.2 million to $33.8 million - a 1.5% increase
The Finance Division reports no questioned costs and no findings in the approved Comptroller's audit for 2008.
The Management Information Services Division maintains a total of 382 computers. The Agency's computers are valued at $404,178.
The Division of Community Services reports a $1.8 million or 17% increase despite the loss of the $4.3 million Child Care Certificate Program and a decrease in the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The increase is reflected in the Weatherization Program and the Community Services Block Grant ARRA funding (stimulus).
The Employment and Training Division reflects a $2 million or 6.3% increase from $3.2 million to $5.3 million. The increase is reflected in the adult, youth, dislocated worker, and senior employment services ARRA funding (stimulus).
Career Centers have served 114,375 customers seeking jobs and services, and employers seeking qualified employees in the state-of-the-art resource center and conference/meeting facilities. This reflects a 9% increase or an additional 9,304 customers served in this fiscal year.
Funding for the Division of Community Intervention Programs shows a slight increase. This increase is reflected in the Adult Community Corrections Program.
The Transportation/Services Division reflects a $1.7 million or 22% increase from $7.5 million to $9.2 million. The increase is reflected in additional ARRA funding, a federal capital earmark, and three new programs: Intercity Bus Transportation (I 40 Express), New Freedom Mobility Management, and Shuttle on Schedule (SOS). The Agency will purchase 54 new vans with the additional capital funding. Also, 3 new buses will be purchased for the Cookeville Area Transit System (CATS).
The Van Buren County Head Start funding remains stable for this fiscal year.
The Residential Services Division has increased funding from $1.5 million to $2.5 million - a 67% increase. The increase is reflected in new funding for the Youth Impact Center in Crossville and the Residential After Care Program. The Crossville site will serve an additional 16 youth.
The Lakeside Resort and Educational Complex projects $665,000 in revenues and a $99,000 grant from the Department of Labor Workforce Development for a total budget of $764,000 - - a 28% decrease due to the economy. Thirty new students will be served during fiscal year 2009-2010.
The Field Services/Nutrition Division reflects a $100,000 or 6% increase from $1.7 million to $1.8 million in funding for Home Delivered Meals, Options, Medicaid Waiver In-Home Services and Congregate Meals. The county offices have seen an increase of 7,000 clients due to the economic conditions of the Upper Cumberland Area.
UCHRA again received a State assessment in the amount of $145,000. The legislature removed it from the Governor's budget, but it was later restored through the combined efforts of local legislators.
Fourteen Advisory Boards continue to work to develop resources to meet the unmet needs of residents in each county. We appreciate their continued dedication and support.
As the UCHRA begins a new fiscal year delivering hope to the residents of the Upper Cumberland, we are appreciative for all the support received from the Board of Directors, Policy Council, members of the General Assembly, the Congressional Delegation, and the employees of the State, Federal, and Local governments. We also appreciate the support of Governor Phil Bredesen and his staff.
We give all the honor, glory and praise to God the Father for the success of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. "How great are your works, O Lord" (Psalms 92:5)
-Phyllis R. Bennett, Executive Director |
