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Robert Menicocci to Head County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency
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Robert Menicocci, an executive leader with more than 20 years of experience, has been appointed as Director of the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency. Menicocci has had extensive experience in social services, mental health, and other areas over the course of his career. He has worked in two California counties in fiscal administration and operations, and at the State level in Massachusetts in both the Transitional Assistance and Mental Health Departments. He has also worked as a consultant in the private sector. “Menicocci’s appointment will provide a seamless transition in leadership for the Social Services Agency,” said Jeffrey V. Smith, M.D., J.D. “He has demonstrat-
ed his capability since he began working with the County and during this past six months as acting agency director.” Menicocci stepped in as acting agency director in January 2015, when former director Bruce Wagstaff retired. Prior to joining the County, Menicocci served from April 2010 to January 2012 as Deputy Commissioner for Man-
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agement and Budget for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Mental Health. There he was the chief fiscal officer for the state’s mental health authority with a budget of $710 million and approximately 4,000 staff. He previously served in financial management capacities at two California counties - Lake County and Santa Barbara. For six years, Menicocci was the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of AP Associates, a consulting firm in Massachusetts that specialized in public consultation on a variety of Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure maximum access to financial resources. He provided consultation on specialized computerized financial management systems to ensure accuracy of a variety of computerized financial management systems to allow for proper oversight of fiscal reporting of government and nonprofit organizations. He also developed and implemented integrated strategies for government, nonprofit and private sector clients to help organizations better communicate and market goods and services.“I am very pleased to have this opportunity to work with the Social Services Agency team to help ensure that residents of the community receive the services they need and deserve,” said Menicocci. Throughout his career, Menicocci has been responsible for all phases of the budgetary process, contract development and fiscal operations, and ensuring that the agencies budgets are wellmanaged. He played a lead role in redefining public policy including the creation and passage of state legislation governing welfare reform, managed care and universal health coverage. He developed innovative, cost effective policy solutions, ensuring the neediest residents are served, while ensuring fiscal responsibility. Menicocci earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Brandeis University and studied in the Masters in Management of Human Services program. He lives in Boulder Creek with his partner Adele and their three dogs. They enjoy being out in nature. A favorite pastime is hiking the Santa Cruz Mountains and soaking up sun on the beaches. Menicocci’s appointment was effective on June 22. His salary is $228,617.