This administrative office develops and monitors programs for older citizens and vulnerable adults. The office is responsible for the implementation of the Older Americans Act and related state programs. It receives federal funds, distributes these funds to local agencies, and provides required oversight, technical assistance, training, data collection, reporting, and monitoring. DAAS Administration enters into contracts with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for delivery of services for the aging population of Utah. It also administers the Medicaid Home and Community-based Waiver, State Alternatives and Caregiver Respite programs, Adult Protective Services, and the Long Term Care Ombudsman program.
Regarding the negative trend greater than 5% in the number of seniors receiving legal assistance from the Aging Administration program performance measures, the agency states, "The Division of Aging and Adult Services' Legal Services Developer provides education and resources for seniors and their family regarding legal issues and resources. Two years ago, the Legal Services Developer published a book on legal services which has been extremely successful and in demand both throughout the state and across the country. Much of the past fiscal year was spent developing and distributing a second edition. In addition to the Division distributing the book both in print and electronically, other community partners helped to fund and distribute the book. These include AARP, Utah Retirement System, and the Utah Division of Securities. With this disbursed distribution system, the Division does not have the total count of legal contacts and this is reflected in the reported totals. In addition, the Legal Services Developer left the Division in FY14 and the decision was made to hold off on filling the position while the book was still the primary service being provided. The Division is now in the process of hiring a replacement."
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.