Human Services Committee Meeting

The Washington County, Wisconsin Human Services Committee convened on May 28, 2026, primarily for orientation and procedural briefing. The meeting included detailed presentations from department managers about the scope and operations of various divisions within the Human Services Department, including Children and Families, Behavioral Health, and Economic Support. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of using opioid settlement funds for a $200,000 electronic health record system upgrade and the hiring of an informatics administrator to reduce reliance on costly consultants, resulting in projected savings of approximately $70,000. The committee approved this budget allocation and staffing decision. Additionally, the committee discussed procedural changes for handling resolutions and reports and considered scheduling a building tour. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this session.