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Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in the Sheriff Office appropriation unit SHE001 in the amount $2,812,761 and appropriation unit SHE003 in the amount of $454,086 financed by an increase in revenues by $3,266,847 in Non-Program Revenue in the County Administrative Office budget unit (1050-CAO016-8041). (4/5ths Vote Required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Sheriff’s FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in the Sheriff Office appropriation unit SHE001 in the amount $2,812,761 and appropriation unit SHE003 in the amount of $454,086 financed by an increase in revenues by $3,266,847 in Non-Program Revenue in the County Administrative Office budget unit (1050-CAO016-8041). (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) requests an increase to its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget in the amount of $3,266,847 to address projected year-end deficits in the Administration and Enforcement Operations Appropriation Unit (SHE001) and the Corrections Operations Appropriation Unit (SHE003).
DISCUSSION:
Total expenditures are projected at approximately $174.4 million, which is $3,266,847 above the adopted budget. Revenues are projected to remain on target at approximately $53.7 million. Throughout the fiscal year, MCSO exercised prudent fiscal management and controlled Services and Supplies expenditures to help offset unbudgeted personnel costs, including overtime and wage increases. Despite these efforts, several significant and unforeseen events created additional financial pressures that could not have been reasonably anticipated during budget development.
On July 15, 2025, the Monterey County Jail experienced a significant power outage that impacted facility operations for several days. The incident resulted in unbudgeted costs totaling $121,523.69, including diesel fuel for emer...
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