Examples of ASO Contracts in a sentence
While it is true that the two ASO are charged with administration of mental health services for Mendocino County, by their very nature the ASO Contracts are, in practical terms, contracts for the direct delivery of mental health services, albeit services provided largely through organizations that subcontract with each ASO.
RECOMMENDED ACTION In Appendix D we propose specific additional requirements for amendment into the ASO Contracts to strengthen BHSR/MH’s ability to oversee and manage the ASO Contracts, including specified penalties for ASO non-compliance.
Further, we believe other county officials, including the former BHRS/MH Director, HHSA Director, County Counsel, and County Executive should have assured the ASO Contracts included these key provisions prior to submission to the Board for approval.RECOMMENDED ACTION As proposed in Section III (1) we recommend the County Executive proceed with refinement and execution of the amendments to the current ASO Contracts proposed in Appendix D.
In addition, there are various areas in the ASO Contracts where the ASOs are required to “collaborate with” specified parties.
Further, the ASO Contracts do not establish a clear BHRS/MH approval role for all ASO activities.