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a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to modify the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget to cover a deficiency in the Public Defender’s appropriations to offset expenses incurred at the end of the fiscal year.
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations by $ 149,000 in the Public Defender Budget Unit, PUB001-001-2270-8169-6111, funded by the Termination Assignment Balance Sheet Account, 3115. (4/5ths vote required)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to modify the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget to cover a deficiency in the Public Defender’s appropriations to offset expenses incurred at the end of the fiscal year.
b) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations by $ 149,000 in the Public Defender Budget Unit, PUB001-001-2270-8169-6111, funded by the Termination Assignment Balance Sheet Account, 3115. (4/5ths vote required)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Office of Public Defender incurred expenses at the end of fiscal year 15/16, including employee retirement costs and replacement employee expenses, causing a need to augment their budget. The Board recently approved a transfer towards these matters, however, it was later determined that an additional $149, 000 is needed to accurately fund the full amount.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Offices of the Auditor-Controller, County Administration and Budget have reviewed and approved the remaining balance to finalize this unanticipated expense.
FINANCING:
$149,000 will be transferred from the Termination Assignment (Balance Sheet Account 3115) within the fund balance of the General Fund, to the Public Defender Budget Unit PUB001-001-2270-8169 to increase estimated revenue and appropriations by $149,000.
Approved by: Manuel T. Gonzalez, Assistant County Administrative Officer, x3593
Attachment: None