How flexible are the funds in the DSH service contract and alternative sources of funding? Can money be used from either the service contract or County Administrative Overhead Funding to cover a 24/7 facility management position?

Funds are flexible within the DSH service contract and the line items may be moved from one line item to another within a given fiscal year, provided the county does not exceed the total dollar amount in the contract. Alternative sources of funding are also permissible, such as using Medi-Cal and Mental Health Service Act funds or other funding the county opts to use. A facility manager’s salary can be taken from the overhead funding available through the service contract. If the facility is not serving 100% DSH clients, only the percentage of workload associated with the DSH clients can be applied to the Manager’s salary. For DSH service contract and alternative sources of funding information, please contact DSHDiversion@dsh.ca.gov.