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Support authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $306,570 in Fund 001, Appropriation Unit ELE001 (001-ELE001-1410-8064-6409), financed by Elections Revenue 001-1410-8064-5460.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee support authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $306,570 in Fund 001, Appropriation Unit ELE001 (001-ELE001-1410-8064-6409), financed by Elections Revenue 001-1410-8064-5460.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Elections Department is requesting an increase in appropriations in the amount of $306,570, financed by additional revenue received as a result of an increase in billable jurisdictions that placed measures on the ballot in the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election. In addition to an increase in revenue, the Department realized savings in printing and mailing cost as a result of the County opting out of additional ballot language pursuant to AB 1416.
The increase in appropriations will facilitate purchases related to systems and technology to enhance election administration and security. Purchases will include computer hardware replacement and voting system purchases related to electronic poll books. These purchases were previously deferred due to budget constraints in FY 23-24. Purchases are targeted to be completed FY 24-25 alleviating the need to make additional expenditures in FY 25-26.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office has reviewed this request.
FINANCING:
There are no additional impacts to the General Fund arising from the proposed action. Funding for this approval and associated increases in appropriations will be offset by the Department’s revenue. The recommended action will increase the FY 2024-25 adopted budget appropriations and revenue by $306,570. District reimbursements for the Novem...
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