Fiscal_Intermediary_Model_Contract_Fnl.docx

This is a Fiscal Intermediary Model Contract document from the County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) in California. The contract establishes the framework for a qualified organization to serve as a Fiscal Intermediary, with the primary objective of coordinating with HCA to distribute rental subsidy and other housing intervention payments to approved providers on behalf of eligible individuals referred by HCA. The Fiscal Intermediary is responsible for timely payment processing, financial management, and coordination between HCA and service providers to support housing stability for vulnerable populations. The contract defines the operational scope, including payment distribution protocols, record-keeping requirements, and reporting obligations to ensure proper stewardship of housing intervention funds.

The contract establishes pricing and payment terms based on the volume of transactions and services provided by the Fiscal Intermediary, with compensation structured to cover administrative costs associated with payment processing and financial management activities. The agreement includes performance standards and monitoring requirements to ensure compliance with HCA directives and proper utilization of housing intervention funds. The contract specifies funding sources derived from HCA's health care and housing support programs, with specific amounts contingent on the number of eligible individuals referred and approved for services. The Fiscal Intermediary must maintain detailed financial records, provide regular accounting reports to HCA, and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations governing the distribution of public funds for housing assistance.