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Maricopa County Human Services Department
09CH012079 Head Start-Early Head Start
COLA Application
June 1, 2022
Section I. Head Start – Early Head Start Cola Narrative
A. Program Summary
The Maricopa County Human Services Department seeks to request the total cost-of-living adjustment
of $265,624 for Head Start and $178,230 for Early Head Start to cover increased operating costs in
personnel and a waiver for the required non- federal share match.
MCHSD recognizes the importance of utilizing compensation strategies to recruit and retain a qualified
early education workforce. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a salary increase of up
to 4.9% for all county employees in FY 2021; however, no additional COLA or QI funds were available
to offset the increase. Maricopa County is requesting to offset last year’s salary increases with the 2.28%
HS/EHS COLA adjustment for FY22. Early Head Start COLA funds will not extend to EHS Child Care
Partnerships due to their ability to receive funds under the Department of Economic Security, Child Care
Stabilization Grant.
Section II. Budget and Budget Justification Narrative
The Maricopa County Human Services Department budgeted COLA funds to align with the programs
approach to ensure comprehensive services to eligible children and their families in a cost-effective
manner. The budget distinguishes operating funds, COLA, TTA funds, total Federal funds, and the
required Non-Federal share.
Maricopa County Human Services Department
09CH012079 Head Start-Early Head Start
COLA Application
June 1, 2022
HEAD START
EARLY HEAD START
Total Personnel-$7,499,337 ($7,024,222 Operations, $370,434 COLA, $104,681 TTA)
HEAD START PERSONNEL-$5,137,703 ($4,889,959 Operations, $221,686 COLA, $26,058 TTA)
EARLY HEAD START PERSONNEL-$2,361,634 ($2,134,263 Operations, $148,748 COLA, $78,623 TTA)
The services provided directly by MCHSD and through contractors ensure that the full range of high-
quality services are provided and that there is sufficient personnel to meet operational needs. The
program participates in an annual review of salaries within the Maricopa County Early Education
community. The survey includes both Head Start wages and School District wages to help inform the
program of potential gaps from the salaries of Maricopa County employees with other positions doing
similar work in the County. There are no employees who exceed the OHS compensation cap.
Category
Operations
COLA
TTA
NFS
TOTAL
Personnel
$ 4,889,959
$221,686
$26,058
$0
$5,137,703
Fringe Benefits
$2,688,185
$43,938
$11,026
$0
$2,743,149
Travel
$0
$26,436
$0
$26,436
Equipment
$0
$0
$0
$0
Supplies
$532,076
$805
$0
$532,882
Contractual
$983,505
$0
$336,776
$1,320,281
Other
$ 874,092
$53,606
$2,603,663
$3,531,361
Indirect
$ 1,682,348
$8,233
$0
$1,690,580
Income
$0
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL
$11,650,165
$265,624
$126,164
$2,940,439
$14,982,392
Category
Operations
COLA
TTA
NFS
TOTAL
Personnel
$2,134,263
$148,748
$78,623
$0
$2,361,634
Fringe Benefits
$ 1,048,938
$29,482
$ 33,714
$0
$1,112,134
Travel
$0
$0
$0
$0
Equipment
$0
$0
$0
$0
Supplies
$1,247,575
$585
$0
$1,248,160
Contractual
$2,242,530
$0
$80,800
$2,323,330
Other
$ 437,116
$33,486
$1,919,953
$2,390,555
Indirect
$706,671
$24,939
$0
$731,610
Income
$0
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL
$7,817,093
$178,230
$171,347
$2,000,753
$10,167,423
Maricopa County Human Services Department
09CH012079 Head Start-Early Head Start
COLA Application
June 1, 2022
Current operational costs fund the following positions either fully or as a part of an allocation
methodology detailed in a certified allocation plan. The allocation certification and personnel allocation
plan is included in the uploaded documents.
MCHSD provided staff with a wage increase of up to 4.9% in FY 2021. MCHSD intends to offset the
costs of FY 21 wage increases with the 2.28% COLA adjustment. MCHSD recognizes the importance of
utilizing compensation strategies retain a qualified early education workforce and intends to combine
HS/EHS Quality Improvement with COLA funds of $370,434 to provide sustainable wages.
HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START POSITIONS
Category
Positions
HS
FTE
EHS
FTE
PDM
Assistant Director/HS Director
.65
.35
PDM
Grants Accountant
.65
.35
PDM
Administrative Receptionist
.65
.35
PDM
Administrative Assistant
Specialized
3
1
PDM
Program/Management Analyst
.65
.35
PDM
Maintenance Specialist Lead
.325
.175
PDM
Maintenance Specialist
Generalist
.325
.175
PDM
Workforce Development Trainer
.325
.175
CDH
Head Start Nurse
.65
.35
CDH
PD Coaches
3.63
3.37
CDH
Site Supervisors (Contracted
1632 hours)
17
0
CDH
Administrative Supervisor
2.62
1.38
CDH
Operations/Program Manager
1.65
1.35
CDH
CDH
Program Coordinator
1.85
.15
CDH
Social Worker
1.65
.35
FPC
Social Worker Supervisor
1.6
.40
PDM
Grant/Contract Administrator
.325
.175
CDH
Site Supervisors (2080 hours)
7.72
3.28
Maricopa County Human Services Department
09CH012079 Head Start-Early Head Start
COLA Application
June 1, 2022
Category
Positions
HS
FTE
EHS
FTE
CDH
Head Start Teacher (1632hours)
21
0
CDH
Head Start Teacher (2080 hours)
23
0
CDH
Teacher Assistant (1632 hours)
20
0
CDH
Teacher Assistants (2080 hours)
6
0
CDH
EHS Teachers (2080 hours)
0
34
FPC
Family Support Specialists.
16.66
7.34
Total
131.93
55.07
Salaries by Staff Category
HS-PDM
HS-CDH
HS-FCP
Total
$328,340
$3,634,725
$952,952
$4,916,017
EHS-PDM
EHS-CDH
HS-FCP
Total
$176,798
$1,569,721
$387,744
$2,134,263
Plan/Methodology for Staff Salary Allocations across Grant Awards
Position
Allocation Methodology
EHS
HS
Director
Employee Utilization
35%
65%
Managers
Employee Utilization
35%
65%
Content
Coordinators
Employee Utilization
15%
85%
Administrative
Services
Employee Utilization
35%
65%
PD Coaches
Classroom Caseload
HS/EHS 1:10
3.37 FTE
3.63 FTE
Maricopa County Human Services Department
09CH012079 Head Start-Early Head Start
COLA Application
June 1, 2022
Site
Supervisors
Total Enrollment at Site
Location
11%
89%
Family
Support
Specialist
Caseload/Enrollment
HS/EHS 1:52
7.34 FTE
16.66 FTE
Total Fringe Benefits-$3,855,283 ($3,737,123 Operations, $73,420 COLA, $44,740 TTA)
Fringe benefits have increased due to rising costs for health benefits. The County has been able
to maintain the current cost of $13,632 per employee for Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, and a
19.82% variable benefit rate that includes: 12.17% retirement and long-term disability through the
Arizona State Retirement System, and 7.65% for FICA, and Social Security and Medicare Payroll
Taxes, Unemployment, and Worker’s Compensation
➢ HEAD START FRINGE-$2,743,149 ($2,688,185 Operations, $43,938 COLA, $11,026 TTA)
o Health, Dental, and Life for 131.93 FTE $1,724,857 ($1,718,995 Operations, $5,862 TTA)
o Retirement and Long-term Disability $625,258 ($595,108 Operations, $26,979 COLA, $3,171
TTA)
o FICA, Social Security, Payroll Taxes, etc. $393,034 ($374,082 Operations, $16,959 COLA,
$1,993 TTA)
➢ EARLY HEAD START FRINGE-$1,112,134 ($1,048,938 Operations, $29,482 COLA, $33,714
TTA)
o Health, Dental, and Life for 55.07 FTE $644,058 ($625,927 Operations, $18,131 TTA)
o Retirement and Long-term Disability $280,687 ($259,740 Operations, $11,379 COLA, $9,568
TTA)
o FICA, Social Security, Payroll Taxes, etc. $187,389 ($163,271 Operations, $18,103 COLA,
$6,015 TTA)
Maricopa County Human Services Department
09CH012079 Head Start-Early Head Start
COLA Application
June 1, 2022