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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).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
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).
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is requesting to increase the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget in the amount of $4,159,846. This request is to cover the deficits in the Corrections Operations Appropriation Unit SHE003.
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 year budget and collaboratively identify strategies to address and mitigate the fiscal challenges being faced.
The $4,744,211 overrun is primarily attributable to increased jail healthcare costs totaling $4,159,846.
Jail healthcare costs increased as a result of the County entering into a contract with a new healthcare provider, which was implemented on January 1, 2026. The contract was established in an effort to improve both the mental and physical healthcare conditions within the jail system and is consistent with the requirements outlined in the Hernandez settlement agreement. The cost associated with the implementation of this contract for the balance of the fi...
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