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Okanogan County finance staff plan supplemental fund and BECCA transfer; jail medical funding discussed
Summary
County finance staff proposed a potential supplemental appropriation from current expense reserves, prepared a BECCA-related transfer, and discussed that jail medical expense responsibility may revert to the state later in the year.
Okanogan County finance officials said they are preparing supplemental budget actions to shore up near-term cash needs and to complete a BECCA-related transfer for juvenile services.
County Auditor Carrie Volk and Treasurer Pam Johnson reviewed year-end carryover numbers and told committee members they expect to prepare a supplemental appropriation from current-expense reserves if January actuals show revenue shortfalls. Johnson proposed drafting a supplemental of about $500,000 to be advertised for public hearing in February; she said the supplemental could be adjusted downward at the hearing if January revenues reduce the need.
The meeting also covered a transfer tied to the county27s BECCA juvenile program. Treasurer Johnson said a transfer of approximately…
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