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How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? <br />Continuum of Care Funding Oversight <br />The CoC oversees 37 contracts that outline the terms and agreements as to what services must be <br />provided, and which funding source is used (such as the County General Fund, or various state <br />and federal grants). The source of funds dictates how the funds must be used. <br />The CoC receives funding through various state and federal sources through a Notice of Funding <br />Availability. The CoC issues a Request for Proposals to which qualified non -profits submit <br />proposals. The CoC and the Commission to End Homelessness work together to establish <br />funding priorities. The CoC selects which proposals to fund and sends them to the Board of <br />Supervisors for legal approval. <br />All contracts specify that audits may be required. Audits are based on performance and proper <br />use of funds required by the funding source. The County can also request an audit at any time <br />during the contract term. The OCC monitors the contracts through a monthly Expenditure and <br />Revenue report. Along with this financial review, the County conducts yearly site visits for each <br />contract. The on -site audit reviews all aspects of the contract obligations to ensure that the <br />contractors are compliant with the specifications of the funding. <br />Contractors who meet or exceed their requirements are typically renewed. Those who fail are <br />given the opportunity to explain unexpected hurdles they faced, such as COVID issues or other <br />unavoidable circumstances. After a full review, the CoC Board decides whether to renew or <br />terminate a contract. <br />OC Continuum of Care Funding Sources 2021 <br />NOTE: This pie chart includes some grants awarded for multiple years. Source: Office of Care Coordination.18 <br />18 Ibid. <br />2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 7 <br />City Council 16 — 11 8/2/2022 <br />