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2 ntrod u cti o n...3 County Structure Cumberland County Government Elected Officials...5 Organization Chart....6 Fund Structure...7 Comparisons...8 Tax Allocation (by level of government entity) County Comparisons (general fund expenditures) Budget Summary...9 Total County Revenues and Expenditures Mission: The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania. Vision: A place where family-sustaining economic opportunity is promoted, our environment is respected, public safety is ensured, and our quality of life is preserved for the future Total County Revenues by Source...10 Expenditures by Function Budget Summary...13 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures 2018 General Fund Revenues by Source...14 Expenditures by Category Expenditures by Function and Department tems ofnote County Services and Opportunities

3 For the fourth consecutive year, Cumberland County finds itself in a stable, short-term financial situation as we enter the 2018 budget cycle. Stable in the sense that current revenues and expenses are in rough equilibrium. We again can report to taxpayers that without raising real estate taxes, cutting services, borrowing, significant reductions in reserves, tax anticipation notes, or other questionable practices, the County will be able to pay its bills and serve its residents in the coming year. Before we can make any optimistic predictions for beyond 2018, it is important to note a fundamental change in the County's financial landscape. People have given it many names. The most apt might be a structural budget impasse; a seemingly semipermanent state of deadlock concerning the scope and cost of government. Whatever one calls it, the result is unambiguous. While not hesitant to pass legislation and adopt regulations creating additional services and requirements, federal and state governments have proven reluctant to adequately fund these measures. The result is that now, local governments are faced with an unprecedented fiscal challenge; namely, absorbing more of the increasing cost of providing essential services within the limitations of Pennsylvania's property tax system. While the County can take satisfaction with its financial situation in 2018, the forecast contains multiple obstacles and question marks. The success the County has had over the past four years in balancing the budget without a real estate tax increase can be attributed to: Slowing the growth in short- and long-term costs, particularly in the area of salaries and benefits; Prudent borrowing and savvy debt management; ncentivizing staff to improve cost efficiency; and The benefits of population growth and economic recovery. This enabled us to withstand the state budget impasse in without having to cut services, raise taxes, or borrow heavily short-term, as many counties around us did. Modernization of County Government The County's strategy for balancing costs and revenues remains to modernize County government. t must be run on a businesslike basis. While the County should not be run on a for-profit basis, it should be no less efficient and businesslike than organizations in the private sector. Our approach is based on the following tenets: 1. Slowing the rate of increase in overall compensation costs, particularly in the area of benefits. 2. Maintaining zero growth in overall workforce as much as possible through process improvement, automation, and shifting resources from low priority, inefficient departments to high demand areas. 3. Continuous improvement of efficiency in operations, data guided decision making, basing funding decisions on Return on nvestment (RO), outcomes management, and evidence-based practice criteria. 4. nvestment in the County workforce's productivity through Merit Based Compensation, prudent automation, skills training, management development, and gainsharing (share the benefits of cost savings with those who produce the savings). 5. Prioritization of needs and services within a more precise definition of the County's role. 6. Looking to private citizens to take on a more substantial role in financially supporting specific areas of interest: such as libraries, farmland preservation, Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CNRC), and public safety. 7. Reasonable cost sharing with municipalities on expenses associated with libraries and public safety. 8. Continued disengagement from inefficient, small scale municipal authorities in favor of efficient, consolidated regional organizations in the areas of transportation and public safety. 9. Long-term, integrated financial planning particularly in the area of big-ticket capital projects. 10. Continued smart use of debt and ongoing debt management.

4 ocated in South Central Pennsylvania, Cumberland County encompasses 555 square miles. Over 248,000 residents live in the 33 municipalities that make up LCumberland County. Within a two hour drive of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington and within a ten hour drive of over 50% of the population of the U.S. The County is home to six colleges and universities including the U.S. Army War College, Shippensburg University, Dickinson College, Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Central Pennsylvania College, and Messiah College. Form of Government Eslimaled Population:» 248,506 Medtan.llee:» 40.7 Median Household ncome:» 61,820 School Enronmenl:» 33,167 11nemp1oymen1 Bale:» 4.1% Properly Tax Bale:» Cumberland County is a third class county governed by a board of three Commissioners elected for four-year terms. Other officials elected at large for four-year terms include: the Clerk of Courts, Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Prothonotary, Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Sheriff, and Treasurer. n addition, there are five Judges of the Court of Common Pleas elected for ten-year terms and a senior President Judge. There are ten elected Magisterial District Judges (MDJs) and they are elected for sixyear terms. The Board of Commissioners appoints the Chief Clerk to help oversee the operations and fiscal management of County government. Services Provided to the Citizens Judicial Administration, Corrections, and Justice Related Activities The Court of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Courts are administered by the County. The County has six judges who are elected to sit on the bench and hear criminal and civil cases. MDJs do criminal bookings and small claims. The County supports the courts with corrections and criminal justice programs such as the prison, probation, and criminal investigation department. Community Development and Environmental Planning The County is closely involved in economic development and planning to improve our communities. The County also plays a role in protecting the environment. The County is responsible for comprehensive land use planning and stormwater management planning. Public Health and Safety The County operates an emergency communications center that is responsible for providing comprehensive planning and operational readiness to municipalities, groups, businesses, and individuals in preparing for, supporting, and recovering from the impact of natural or man-made disasters. The center also plans for what to do if hazardous materials are spilled or released into the environment. The County also provides emergency call-taking and dispatch service, making sure the police, ambulance, or fire companies arrive at the correct location. Human Services The County provides protective services for children and youth, mental health and intellectual disability programs, drug and alcohol awareness programs, and services for the aging. The County oversees all elections. Elections keeps a registry of voters, makes sure election equipment is in working order, and that polling places are accessible to everyone who wants to vote. County Nursing Home The Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a community based nursing and rehabilitation center focused on providing quality skilled nursing services to its residents in a caring and dignified environment.

5 County Strutture: Eletted Ollitials Commissioners Chainnan Vice Chairman Secretary Vincent T. Difilippo Jim Hertzler Gary Eichelberger Ensure compliance with provisions of the County Code. Granted authority to establish the annual County operating budget, approve expenditures of County dollars, authorize all County contracts, and manage all County properties and buildings. President Judge Judge Judge Judge Judge Judge Edward E. Guido M.L. Ebert, Jr. Albert H. Masland Christylee L. Peck Thomas A. Placey Jessica E. Brewbaker Judges The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is a general jurisdiction trial court. The judges hear a wide spectrum of cases, including adult and juvenile criminal prosecutions, lawsuits involving money or property, divorce, custody disputes, child support issues, adoptions, and estates. Clerk of Court Dennis E. Lebo Elected Officials Official record keeper for all matters relating to the Criminal Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Controller Alfred L. Whitcomb Chief.fiscal officer of Cumberland County. Coroner District Attorney Prothonotary Recorder of Deeds Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court Charles E. Hall David J. Freed David D. Buell Tammy Shearer Lisa M. Grayson nvestigates sudden, unexplained, violent, or suspicious deaths occurring within the County. nvestigates and prosecutes all crimes. Ensures all victims of crime are represented as required. Maintains records of the Court of Common Pleas. All civil litigation is filed with the Prothonotary. Processes passports for the public. Maintains a permanent public record of deeds and documents related to real estate in the County. Processes all County decedents' estate filings and nheritance Tax payments. Sheriff Ronny R. Anderson Serves civil process documents and enforces orders of the court. Provides security and prisoner transport for the courts. Treasurer John C. Gross, Receives, deposits, records, and invests all momes for the operational accounts/funds of the County. Collects and disburses Cumberland County Hotel Tax.

6 Citizens of Cumberland County Com missioners Row Offices G Authont1es, () -Cl erk of Court -Judges Com missions, etc -Cont roll er Advisory Board Solicitor - -Coroner Courts -Conservation Di strict -District Attorney CASA -Cum berland, Dauphi n, and -Prothonotary Law Libraty Harrisburg Transit Authority -Assistant -Recorder of Deeds Domestic Re lat ions L_ -Economic Devel opment Corporation Solicitor -Register ofw ills Juvenile Detention -Housing Authority -Shen ff Probation -lndustria1 velopment -Treasurer -Magisterial District Judges Authority Chief Clerk -Library Sys tern -Municipal Advisory Board -Municipal Authority -Recycling & Waste Authority -Redevelopment Authority -Tourism Office L Deputy Chief Clerk Pl arming & Administration Community Services Human SeVices Public Safety Nurs ing Home Prison Development -Communications -Agricultural Extension -Children and Youth -Bridges Claremont Nrnsi ng -Prison (2) -Facilities -Public Defender Services -Conservation Department -Emergency & Rehabilitation -Finance -Recycling& Waste -Criminal J usticeplanning& -Farmland Preservation Action Panel Center -Human Res ouices Department P Programs -Open Space -Emergency -nformation Management -Vector Control -Cum berland/peny -Pl arming Commission Management Archives -Veterans' Affairs Drug and Alcohol Program -Fi re School Board Elections -Cum berland/peny -1:-lazardous Materials -Tax Assessment -Tax Claims MH/1 DD Joinder Program -Office of Aging & Community Services (1) The Board of Directors for the authorities, commissions, etc., are appointed by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners (2) Governed and managed by the Prison Board

7 county Stru ture: Fund Structure Cumberland County Fund Structure Governmental Funds General Fund (Modified Accrual ) Special Revenue Funds (Modified Accrual) Capital Project Funds (Modified Accrual ) Debt Service Funds (Modified Accrual ) General Fund * District Attorney - nsurance Fraud Prevention District Attorney - Stop Grant Criminal Justice Planning & P Programs Offender Supervision Affordable Housing ARD Program Children & Youth Services Cumberland County Health Choices * Domestic Relations Drug & Alcohol Hotel Tax Human Service Development Fund Liquid Fuels County Fee Local Use Fund Mental Health/ntellectual & Developmental Disabilities Office of Aging Record mprovement - County Record mprovement - Recorder of Deeds Recycling and Waste Authority Community Services Victim Witness Assistance Program Fiscal Employer Agent Emergency Telephone Bond Projects Capital Bridge Fund Sinking Fund What is "Budgetary Basis"? Budgetary Basis refers to the basis of accounting used to estimate financing sources and uses in the budget. Accrual Basis indicates revenues are recorded when they are earned (whether or not cash is received at the time) and expenditures are recorded when goods and services are received (whether cash disbursements are made at the time or not). Modified Accrual is the method under which revenues and other financial resource increments are recognized when they become susceptible to accrual; that is, when they become both "measurable" and "available" to finance expenditures of the current period. "Available" means collectible in the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay the liabilities of the current period. *ndicates Major Funds Proprietary Funds Other Funds Enterprise Funds nternal Service Funds Fiduciary Funds (Accrual) (Accrual ) (Modified Accrual/ Accrual) Component Unit Funds (Modified Accrual) tnursinghome * Nursing Home Capital Projects -Workers' Compensation, Retirement (Accrual) Health Reimbursement Perry County Health - Account (HRA) choices (Modified --Health Care Self - Accrual) nsurance Conservation District - Clean Water Conservation District - Chesapeake Bay Conservation District - District Programs _ Conservation District - Dirt & Gravel Roads

8 2017 Tax Allocation (based on a 180,000 home) The chart illustrates an estimate of local taxes paid on a home valued at 180,000. Cumberland County collected 15.18% of local tax dollars in These monies support a broad array of County services including, in part: the Prison, Courts, MDJs, Human Services, and Public Safety. Average District Silver Spring Township Shippensburg Borough Newville Borough Carlisle Borough Townships and boroughs Camp Hill Borough collected 9.60% in taxes while local school districts brought in ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3, % of the total 2017 tax County Municipal School revenues County Comparisons (per capita benchmark) Based on the 2016 U.S. Census estimated population, third class Dauphin - :n Lackawanna Luzerne fj\l Berks 11.1( Northampton...: counties were selected as York - benchmarks with Cumberland - Lehigh County. Of these counties, Chester 1(1 Cumberland County has the lowest per capita ratio at 207. Erie - Westmoreland.-lil Lancaster Cumberland 1(

9 Total county Revenues: Tax Revenue Grant Revenue nterfund Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Appropriated Fund Balance Total 58,801,557 91,239,412 22,483,671 86,702, ,227,247 6,548, ,776,236 Total county Expenditures: Est. Construction Start Date & Kunkle Bridge WolfBridge Sample Bridge Orr's Bridge Slate Hill Road Bridge Ramp Bridge Hertzler Bridge M 4.8M 5.7M 7.6M 4.4M 141, , Budget Cost: 4,407, Budget Cost: 535, Budget Cost: 1,500,000 Salaries and Benefits Operating Expense nterfund Expense Capital Expense Total 84,751, ,151,297 24,442,082 11,431, ,776,236

10 2018 Total County: Revenues (by Sourte) 2018 County Revenues Departmental nvestment Total by Categories: 259,227,247 Charges Earnings 25.8% 3.6% Subsidy 2.8% * Percentages have been rounded off; when totaled, the 2018 Total County Revenues equals 99.9%. Real Estate Taxes: 52,694, % The County is permitted by state law to levy real estate taxes up to 25 mills on every dollar of adjusted valuation for general County purposes exclusive of the requirements for the payment of interest and principal on bonded debt. For 2018, County real estate taxes were levied at the rate of mills for general County purposes. Real estate estimates are based upon assessed values, interim taxes, appeals, and delinquent tax collection estimates. Library Taxes: 3,985, % There is a levy for the County Library system at mills. Library tax revenue is based on the estimated assessed values for the real estate taxes. Federal and State Grants: 90,475, % Monies received from the federal or state government for a specified program or purpose. Revenue is estimated using allocation letters or estimates of state and federal appropriations based on trends and information from federal and state agencies. Departmental Charges: 66,924, % The majority of this category are fees charged by Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The revenues are estimated based on projected bed days filled, case mix, and current rates with an estimated increase. Federal & State Grants 9.3% 34.9% Library Taxes Taxes 1.5% 20.3% 10 nvestment Earnings: 9,391, % nterest is estimated by looking at the current trend of interest rates and estimated cash on hand. nterest for the Retirement and Workers' Compensation funds is estimated based on the current market value trends of our investments. Subsidy: 7,173, % Reflects the transfer of tax dollars from the General Fund to meet program match requirements or to subsidize a projected operating deficit. nternal Charges: 4,431, % An annual cost allocation plan is developed in conformance with federal regulations as set by the Office of Management and Budget's uniform guidance. The County receives revenue from the reimbursements from the Human Services Agencies and Emergency Telephone as well as maintenance for the Human Services Building and the Domestic Relations Office. The County also receives reimbursements from the library system. Miscellaneous: 24,151, % Receipt of revenue that is not otherwise specifically classified under any other revenue category.

11 2018 Total County: Expenditures (by FnnttiOD) 2018 County Expenditures Total by Categories: 265,776,236 Public Safety 5.9% Records & Licensing 1.2% Human Services 48.1% Agriculture, Development, & Planning 1.5% ---- nfrastructure 3.3% Criminal Justice 15.1% Government Operations 21.5% Administration: 9,026, % Services provided by the County for the benefit of the public and the governmental body as a whole. Criminal Justice: 40,184, % Services directed at maintaining social control, deterring and controlling crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties. Human Services: 127,932, % Services provided with the purpose of promoting the general health and well-being of the community. Public Safety: 15,585, % Services provided by the County for the safety and security of the public. Records and Licensing: 3,132, % Services provided by the County Row Offices for the benefit of the public and the government body as a whole. Agriculture, Development, and Planning: 4,117, % Programs provided to achieve a satisfactory living environment for the community as a whole. nfrastructure: 8,743, % Services provided by the County to maintain County facilities and grounds in support of County operations and public accessibility, along with the reconstruction, maintenance, and repair of County-owned/shared bridges. Other Government Operations: 57,053, % Services not represented in any other category. 11

12 2018 Total County: Expenditures (by Funttion) Budgeted Expenditures Administration Assessment... 1,857,417 Commissioners... 1,026,147 Communications ,634 Elections ,468 Finance... 1,048,305 Human Resources ,726 MTO... 2,828,998 Solicitors ,229 Total Administration... 9,026,924 Criminal Justice Clerk of Courts ,885 Criminal Justice Planning & P Programs... 1,012,131 District Attorney....4,955,901 Prison... 14,101,566 Public Defender... 1,400,944 Adult Probation... 3,772,381 Courts... 4,869,167 Domestic Relations... 3,453,639 Juvenile Probation... 2,513,746 Magisterial District Judges... 3,374,392 Total Criminal Justice... 40,184,752 Budgeted Expenditures Records and Licensing Controller... 1,120,156 Prothonotary ,818 Recorder of Deeds ,826 Register of Wills/ Clerk of Orphans' Court ,449 Treasurer ,960 Total Records and Licensin... 3,132,209 Agricultural, Development, and Planning Agricultural Extension ,837 Conservation District... 1,204,570 Planning... 2,173,705 Vector Control and Weights & Measures ,014 Total Agricultural, Development, and Plannin... 4,117,126 nfrastructure Bridges/Liquid Fuels....4,407,377 Facilities Management... 3,548,495 Recycling & Waste Authority ,573 Total nfrastructure... 8,743,445 Human Services Children & Youth Services... 19,300,404 Drug & Alcohol... 2,977,808 Health Choices....44,358,378 Library... 4,882,316 MH/DD... 17,012,065 Nursing Home... 33,582,597 Office of Aging & Community Services... 5,562,702 Veterans' Affairs ,701 Total Human Services ,932,971 Public Safety Coroner... 1,137,763 Public Safety... 10,773,412 Sheriff... 3,674,380 Total Public Safet... 15,585, Other Government Operations Administrative Services ,636 Affordable Housing ,189 Debt... 10,672,084 Grants... 6,120,063 Hotel Tax... 1,991,050 nsurance... 14,001,440 Records mprovement - County ,598 Retirement... 13,797,0ll Subsidies... 7,173,607 Worker's Compensation ,500 Other Government Operations... 2,352,076 Total Other Government Operations... 57,053, Total County Budget ,776,236

13 Managing the Budget:» The County implemented a comprehensive compensation plan that is designed to reward employees based on performance as opposed to longevity. The new Merit Based Compensation (MBC) plan is designed to reward and retain the County's high performers and to attract qualified people in skilled positions. The MBC plan was successfully implemented in 2016 and will continue in the future.» The General Fund budget shows a potential transfer of 4,980,133 from reserves. This amount will be reduced directly by results from the Commissioners' efforts at revenue enhancement, cost containment, and unused contingencies. The end result will be an estimated ending fund balance of 29.1 million and a projected transfer from reserves of 958,508.» Both the Criminal Justice System and the Human Services agencies are experiencing heightened demand for services due to the opiate epidemic that all of PA is facing. PA has the third largest heroin supply of any state in the country. General Fund Revenues: Real Estate Taxes Library Taxes Other Revenue nvestment Earnings Grant Revenue Departmental Charges Court Costs/Fees/Charges Total Revenue General Fund Expenditures: General Government -Administrative General Government - Judicial Public Safety Conservation Culture and Recreation Economic Development & Assistance Human Services Subsidy Debt Services Total Expenditures Additional Budget Cuts/Total Fund Balance Appropriations 52,694,177 3,985,105 8,862, ,100 3,259,540 9,103,633 1,231,697 79,338,792 18,171,095 18,892,838 22,111,453 1,752,096 4,882,316 6,120, ,701 7,173,607 4,958,756 84,318,925-4,980,133 13

14 2018 General Fund: Revenues (by Source) 2018 County Revenues General Fund by Categories: 79,338,792 Library Taxes 5.0% Grant Revenue 4.1% Departmental Charges 11.5% nvestment Earnings 0.3% * Percentages have been rounded off; when totaled, the 2018 General Fund Revenues equals 100.1%. Real Estate 66.4% Other Revenue 11.2% Real Estate Taxes: 52,694, % The County is permitted by state law to levy real estate taxes up to 25 mills on every dollar of adjusted valuation for general County purposes exclusive of the requirements for the payment of interest and principal on bonded debt. For 2018, County real estate taxes were levied at the rate of mills for general County purposes. Real estate estimates are based upon assessed values, interim taxes, appeals, and delinquent tax collection estimates. Library Taxes: 3,985, % There is a levy for the County Library System at mills. Library tax revenue is based on the estimated assessed values for the real estate taxes. Grant Revenue: 3,259, % The majority of the monies received are from the federal or state government for a specified program or purpose. Revenue is estimated using allocation letters or estimates of state and federal appropriations based on trends and information from federal and state agencies. Departmental Charges: 9,103, % The majority of this category are fees charged by the row offices. The revenues are estimated based on historical trends and changes to fee structure. Court Costs/Fees/Charges: 1,231, % This category is comprised of payments of court-related fees, charges, costs, fines, and other monetary penalties. nvestment Earnings: 202, % nterest is estimated by looking at the current trend of interest rates and estimated cash on hand. Other Revenue: 8,862, % Comprises three main types: internal charges, payment in lieu of taxes, and contributions and donations. 14

15 2018 General Fund: Expenditures (by (ateeory) 2018 County Expenditures General Fund by Categories: 84,318,925 Public Safety 26.2% Economic Development & Assistance 7.3% Conservation 2.1% Culture and Recreation 5.8% Human Service: 0.3% * Percentages have been rounded off; when totaled, the 2018 General Fund Expenditures equals 100.1%. General Government Judicial 22.4% Subsidy 8.5% 5.9% General --- Government Administrative 21.6% General Government - Administrative: 18,171, % Services provided by the County for the benefit of the public and the governmental body as a whole. General Government - Judicial: 18,892, % Services directed at maintaining social control, deterring and controlling crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties. Economic Development and Assistance: 6,120, % Appropriations made to other governments or agencies that provide services to the community. Public Safety: 22,111, % Services provided by the County for the safety and security of the public. Culture and Recreation: 4,882, % Services provided with the purpose of providing a comprehensive public library system and preserving the history of the County. Human Services: 256, % Services provided with the purpose of promoting the general health and well-being of the community. Subsidy: 7,173, % Financial assistance to funds outside the general fund. Debt Service: 4,958, % Repayment of debt. Conservation: 1,752, % Programs provided to achieve a satisfactory living environment for the community. 15

16 2018 General Fund: Expenditures (by Funttion & Department) Budgeted Expenditures Administration Assessment... 1,857,417 Commissioners... 1,026,147 Communications ,634 Elections ,468 Finance... 1,048,305 Hwnan Resources ,726 MTO... 2,828,998 Solicitors ,229 Total Administration... 9,026,924 Criminal Justice Clerk of Courts ,885 District Attorney... 3,921,595 Prison... 14,101,566 Public Defender.... 1,400,944 Adult Probation... 2,735,329 Courts... 4,869,167 Juvenile Probation... 2,513,746 Magisterial District Judges... 3,374,392 Total Criminal Justice... 33,647,624 Human Services Library... 4,882,316 Veterans' Affairs ,701 Total Human Services... 5,139,017 Public Safety Coroner... 1,137,763 Public Safety... 1,008,243 Sheriff... 3,674,380 Total Public Safety... 5,820,386 Budgeted Expenditures Records and Licensing Controller... 1,120,156 Prothonotary ,818 Recorder of Deeds ,929 Register of Wills/ Clerk of Orphans' Court ,449 Treasurer ,960 Total Records and Licensing... 3,042,312 Agricultural, Development, and Planning Agricultural Extension ,837 Planning... 2,173,705 Vector Control and Weights & Measures ,014 Total Agricultural, Development, and Planning... 2,912,556 nfrastructure Facilities Management... 3,548,495 Total nfrastructure... 3,548,495 Other Government Operations Administrative Services ,636 Debt... 4,958,756 Grants... 6,120,063 nsurance ,473 Subsidies... 7,173,607 Other Government Operations... 2,352,076 Total Other Government Operations... 21,181, General Fund Budget... 84,318,925 16

17 county servi es & Opportunities: County Services:» Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (CNRC) » Rehabilitation services» Respite care» Conservation District » Water testing» Tree seedling & rain barrel sale» Envirothon» District Attorney Victim Services » Criminal Justice support & advocacy» Crisis ntervention & Supportive Counseling» Drug & Alcohol » Substance Abuse Prevention» Student Assistance Program support» Tobacco Abuse Prevention» Library System » STAR library delivery for homebound» Genealogy research» Downloadable ebooks and eaudios» Business & consumer research database» Office ofaging » Home-delivered meals» Property tax/rent rebate» Cumberland Link to Aging & Disability Resources» Penn State Agriculture » Garden Question Hotline» 4-H, Better Kid Care Training, Youth Gardening» Professional pest management control» Demonstration gardens & plant clinics» Planning » Census data» Local food, farm & outdoor guide» Map & water trails guide» Farm land Preservation Program» Prothonotary » Assist with passport applications» Recorder ofdeeds » Copies of deeds» Recycling & Waste Authority » Medication collection & drop-off events» Household hazardous waste collection» Municipal drop-off recycling» Register of Wills » Marriage licenses» Probate Wills» Sheriff » ssue licenses to carry concealed fire-arms; sell firearms; sell precious metals» K-9 Unit Drug Detection Demonstrations» Child Safety Seat Checks» Bike Helmet Safety & Proper Fitting» Treasurer » Licenses: dog, fishing, sportsman/ hunting, bingo/small games of chance» Boat Registration & Titling» Vector Control/Weights & Measures » Assist with nuisance pest problems» Mosquito spraying & West Nile Virus testing» Gypsy moth suppression program» Weights & Measurement testing & inspection» Veterans' Affairs » Medical / Pharmacy services» Disability & pension claims» Burial & marker allowances» Grave flags & flag holders 17 County Volunteer Opportunities:» CASA » Court Appointed Special Advocates for children» Aging & Community Services » APPRSE Health nsurance Counselor» Ombudsman volunteers in nursing homes» Children & Youth Services » Foster Parents» District Attorney Criminal nvestigation Division » Records Retention Project» Adult Probation » Pre-trial week courtroom runners» Veterans' Affairs » Answer telephones» CNRC » Friendly Visitor; Beauty Shop Transporter; Activity Assistant; Outing Volunteers; Presenters» Library System » ST AR (Service to Adult Readers)» Public Safety » Opportunities to serve on various teams. Contact Public Safety for more information.» n addition to the above volunteer opportunities, the Commissioners appoint approximately 275 volunteers as members to County authorities, commissions, and boards. f interested in serving on a County board, contact the Commissioners Office at

18 Vincent T. DiFilippo - Jim Hertzler - Gary Eichelberger Cumberland County Courthouse. One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania Toll Free: vim,t- to }le, YO'!M" C<nMvrtf Mt-S fo-r yov.,. Updated December 2017