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a. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to release $800,000 from Balance Sheet Account 3115 Termination Benefits to the Sheriff's Appropriation Unit SHE001 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Sheriff's costs related to termination payouts (4/5th Vote Required);
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to transfer FY 2012-13 appropriations from Sheriff's Custody Operations Bureau (SHE003) to Inmate Medical Services (SHE004) in the amount of $400,000 and to Coroner (SHE002) in the amount of $50,000 (4/5th Vote Required); and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase FY 2012-13 Public Safety Realignment revenues and Operating Transfers Out in Fund 022-2300-SHE006 in the amount of $5,550,000 (4/5th Vote Required). (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to release $800,000 from Balance Sheet Account 3115 Termination Benefits to the Sheriff's Appropriation Unit SHE001 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Sheriff's costs related to termination payouts (4/5th Vote Required);
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to transfer FY 2012-13 appropriations from Sheriff's Custody Operations Bureau (SHE003) to Inmate Medical Services (SHE004) in the amount of $400,000 and to Coroner (SHE002) in the amount of $50,000 (4/5th Vote Required); and
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase FY 2012-13 Public Safety Realignment revenues and Operating Transfers Out in Fund 022-2300-SHE006 in the amount of $5,550,000 (4/5th Vote Required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In Fiscal Year 2012-13, the Sheriff's Office experienced an unusual number of retirements that resulted in significant unbudgeted payouts of approximately $800,000. These costs are associated with payout of benefits such as vacation accruals for eleven retires as well as termination settlements for two employees whose employment with the County was terminated in prior years. As a result, the Sheriff's...
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