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The cover and attachment describe different work
Kern County’s October 27 agenda lists an amendment to cloud-data-archive agreement 489-2024 with the California Mental Health Services Authority. The supporting PDF begins with a county cover sheet for that archive service, then switches to an 11-page amendment for HEDIS performance measurement numbered 11607-KC-QM-25_26-AM1.
The mismatch spans service, agreement number, term and amount. It is not simply a second numbering convention. The archive cover describes Microsoft Azure storage for legacy electronic medical records through June 30, 2029; the attached agreement describes measurement-year 2026 health-plan reporting.
The two dollar figures differ by $213
The archive cover asks to add $42,657 and raise the total to $115,617. That implies a prior ceiling of $72,960 and a 58.5% increase. The attached HEDIS agreement instead combines an $89,100 enhanced bundle with $26,730 for data sharing, totaling $115,830.
The $213 difference is a document discrepancy, not evidence of an overcharge. The public record does not show that either amount has been paid under this proposed amendment.
| Record | Service | Total |
|---|---|---|
| County cover | Azure archive extension | $115,617 |
| Attached amendment | HEDIS measurement and data sharing | $115,830 |
| Difference | Incompatible records | $213 |
The missing terms matter before the vote
The cover says the archive total excludes optional professional services, additional storage and backup, usage charges, third-party fees and other work. It also says the amendment changes annual fees and the invoice-and-payment schedule. Those terms cannot be checked because the posted agreement is for another program.
Kern previously published a separate HEDIS proposal, which this newsroom analyzed on October 16. This finding concerns the new archive agenda item and its incompatible attachment, not the merits of HEDIS performance measurement.
A fixable records problem, not a fraud finding
The mismatch may be a document-assembly or upload error. County Counsel approved the archive amendment as to form, according to the cover, and the archive has a stated continuity purpose. The record supports no claim of fraud, privacy breach, data loss or payment.
What’s the Scoop With Broach re-downloaded the 12-page file and rechecked its cover, first agreement page and fee table. A corrected attachment would change the finding and should be posted before supervisors act.
Sources and further reading
Kern County Board agenda, October 27, 2026 ↗