Los Angeles County Chief Executive Memo to Board of Supervisors Recommending MAXIMUS Contract Extension for LA GAIN Program

February 12, 2008 This document describes contract amendments related to an extension of a contract between MAXIMUS, Inc., and Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services for the Los Angeles Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) welfare-to-work program. The amendments included changes to the scope of work related to performance outcomes and key measures. It also allowed the county to levy a fiscal penalty against MAXIMUS in the event that the county fails to meet the mandated TANF Federal Work Participation Rate. The changes were required due to new TANF reauthorization requirements and for consistency with the Departments . . .