SIGNED FINAL Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sauk County Partnership for Prevention Coalition and Sauk County Health Department 2-3-2026

As part of our next application for DFC funding years 6-10, the coalition needs to sign a MOU with the health department so the department serves as our fiscal agent. The total amount of funding that this MOU will apply to is $625,000 over 5 years

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between  

Sauk County Partnership for Prevention Coalition and Sauk County Health Department   

This agreement between Sauk County Partnership for Prevention Coalition and Sauk County Health Department shall be from 02/02/2026 until terminated by mutual agreement: 

RESPONSIBILITES OF THE COALITION: 

1. Set policy for and oversee its own programs including goals and objectives in alignment with the DFC Support Program's Terms and Conditions. 
2. Participate, advise, and/or direct staff and volunteers, set goals and objectives for contract employees, and negotiate and make recommendations for contracts in collaboration with the grant recipient/legal applicant. 
3. Create, approve, and partner in the management of the DFC budget in compliance with grant requirements. 
4. Provide copies of all required documents to the grant recipient/legal applicant as requested. 
5. Reimburse grant recipient/legal applicant for any indirect or direct expenses incurred by the coalition with prior approval. 
6. Be solely responsible for liabilities arising out of its program and its interaction with program participants. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FISCAL AGENT:  

1. Provide the coalition staff with office space. 
2. Compile financial reports on a mutually agreed upon schedule and provide to coalition.  
3. Provide accounting services to prepare and distribute payroll, pay invoices, prepare and submit the appropriate forms for employment, wages and payroll taxes on behalf of the coalition. 
4. Negotiate and/or bid and approve contracts in collaboration with the coalition. 
5. Maintain all records pertaining to costs and expenses when reimbursement is claimed or payment is made and share such information with the coalition. 
6. Obtain Workman's Compensation Insurance and liability coverage for the coalition's employee. 

Sauk County Partnership for Prevention Coalition and Sauk County Health Department mutually agree to abide by all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination statues, regulations, policies, and procedures. This agreement shall be subject to all applicable provisions of state and federal law and regulations related to the delivery and funding of grant activities.