Behavioral health fiscal officer vacancy
Summary
The department has gone nearly two years without a fiscal officer, forcing costly outside contracts for state-mandated cost reports. Supervisor Albaugh pressed on where the recruitment is actually posted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Outside contract costs up to $45,352 for the amendment, with recruitment ongoing.
Behavioral Health clients who depend on state-reimbursed services.
County taxpayers, who absorb outside-contract costs the state does not reimburse.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors (Special) — July 7, 2026
The county has gone nearly three years without a behavioral health fiscal officer, outsourcing complex state reports to Kings View at added cost. Director Armstrong is trying a 'grow your own' strategy with Chico State interns.
Board of Supervisors — February 10, 2026
The department has gone nearly two years without a fiscal officer, forcing costly outside contracts for state-mandated cost reports. Supervisor Albaugh pressed on where the recruitment is actually posted.
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