Sheriff’s office projects year-end budget balance despite elevated overtime; staffing gains expected

Jul 21, 2025

Sheriff’s staff told commissioners the department expects to be about $1.1 million under budget by year-end after accounting for position revenue offsets, even while overtime remains high because of training and leave; hiring and academy graduations should lower overtime in the fall.

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Sheriff’s Office leaders updated the Spokane County commissioners on July 21 about staffing, overtime drivers and a midyear forecast that shows the department projecting it will finish the year roughly $1.1 million under its adopted budget after revenue offsets and internal transfers.

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