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a. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in SHE003 in the amount of $4,159,846 financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund 001, Contingencies Appropriation Unit CA002 (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in SHE001 in the amount of $584,365 financed by a release from Compensated Absences Assignment BSA 001 3115 (4/5ths vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in SHE003 in the amount of $4,159,846 financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund 001, Contingencies Appropriation Unit CA002 (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in SHE001 in the amount of $584,365 financed by a release from Compensated Absences Assignment BSA 001 3115 (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is requesting to increase the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget in the amount of $4,744,211. This request is to cover the deficits in the Corrections Operations Appropriation Unit SHE003 and the Administration Operations Appropriation Unit SHE001.
DISCUSSION:
Following the Mid-Year Estimate projection of an approximate $4,744,211 shortfall, the Sheriff’s Office continues to exercise due diligence in reducing the projected deficit by maintaining internal controls and closely monitoring expenditures to mitigate potential overspending. The Sheriff’s Office also meets routinely with the County Administrator’s Office to assess the ongoing fiscal yea...
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