2023 DTSSAB Budget Approved

The 2023 District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board Budget was passed at the March 22nd, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board. The Board approved the 2023 Budget of $40,135,287, with a municipal share of $6,982,520 and a Territories Without Municipal Organization (TWOMO) share of $1,879,667. To offset the increase, the Board elected to withdraw $200,000 from the Working Fund Reserve, resulting in an increase of 1.2% for municipalities and 2.7% for TWOMO, over the 2022 budget. Had the Board not elected withdraw from the Working Fund Reserve, the municipal increase would have been 3.54%.

"The past year has been financially trying for municipalities and citizens of the Timiskaming District, these pressures were at the forefront of our minds when electing to withdraw from the Working Fund Reserve," stated Board Chair, Derek Mundle. "Delivering programs and services, through effective use of available resources, in the best interest of the individuals we support is our mission, and the Board believes that this guiding principle was upheld in this decision," he continued. The Board, which consists of seven appointed municipal representatives and two elected representatives from the territories without municipal representation, bring the viewpoint of the local taxpayer and their municipality to the table and ensures that the budget is fair and responsible in delivering the services that the DTSSAB has been mandated to deliver.

Significant factors in the increased budget (2.68%) include provincial and federal funding for programs such as the Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care Program, Community Paramedicine, and the Homelessness Prevention Program.

Any questions, request for comment, or concerns can be directed to communications@dtssab.com