Title
Approve an increase in appropriations totaling $6,079 in the Auditor-Controller (001-1110-8011), Appropriation Unit AUD001 offset by an increase in estimated revenue totaling $6,079 from Microsoft lawsuits and Dell reimbursements to replace outdated computer equipment in the 2012-13 Adopted Budget. (4/5th Vote Required)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve an increase in appropriations totaling $6,079 in the Auditor-Controller (001-1110-8011), Appropriation Unit AUD001 offset by an increase in estimated revenue totaling $6,079 from Microsoft lawsuits and Dell reimbursements to replace outdated computer equipment in the 2012-13 Adopted Budget. (4/5th Vote Required)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Based on three lawsuits, the Office of the Auditory-Controller made requests to the Microsoft Corporation as follows:
- 9/6/12 - $11.84
- 9/6/12 - $1,660.22
- 1/4/13 - $3,433.73
The total received to date from Microsoft is $5,105.79
A request for reimbursement from the Dell Corporation is expected in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 and totals $973.26
In total, the Auditor-Controller will receive $6,079.05 in additional revenue for FY 2012-13. The recommendation increases appropriations by $6,079 to replace outdated computer equipment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The report has been reviewed County Counsel.
FINANCING:
The $6,079 increase in appropriations is offset by $6,079 in estimated revenue. The appropriation increase will fund computer equipment not included in the 2012-13 Adopted Budget.
Prepared by: Al Friedrich, CGFM, Assistant Auditor-Controller, 755-5343