Durham BOCC Regular Session November 9, 2026

At the Durham County Board of Commissioners regular session on November 9, 2026, the board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including authorization for the County Manager to contract with Access Services Inc. for $275,003.60 to provide temporary staffing at the Durham County Youth Home. Staff said the vendor supports other North Carolina juvenile detention facilities and will provide personnel for security and related support; county and vendor screening and background checks will apply, with an abbreviated state training program. The additional staff are intended to address recruitment shortages, improve safety, and help the facility work toward its preferred staffing ratio. Announcements also noted that the county is soliciting proposals for its FY 2026–27 Youth Services Grant Program, with $500,000 available and awards of $40,000–$50,000; this was not a board award or vote.

Staff briefed the board on proposed federal Uniform Guidance revisions that could affect grant compliance, procurement requirements, subawards, and federal funding termination or suspension. The rules were not final, and staff said the county is monitoring developments, planning contingencies, and preparing compliance guidance. Commissioners requested information on federal grants, grant-funded positions, and nonprofits receiving federal pass-through funds; one commissioner also asked that the county’s comment letter be sent to federal representatives. No action was taken on the proposed federal rules.