DeKalb County Community Corrections Board members voted to approve a series of year-end transfers and moved to include an additional appropriation to cover leftover grant funds and program needs.

Speaker 3 described multiple transfers intended to move remaining grant funding into accounts where it can be spent before the end of the year, and said an auditor had not processed a full transfer—leaving a shortfall (the speaker referenced approximately $4,000). Speaker 3 also noted an additional appropriation tied to a drug-free program and a Walmart donation intended to pay for food for CIT trainees.

Speaker 2 questioned equipment specifics, asking about flashlight brand and duty-belt style. Speaker 3 said the board ordered durable, rechargeable high-lumen LED flashlights and thicker nylon external gun belts so non-firearms staff can carry a radio, flashlight and glove pouch while in the field. Later, Speaker 3 said the board purchased body armor and field supplies to expand field supervision.

At SEG 166 Speaker 2 moved to approve the transfers collectively; Speaker 1 seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with the chair calling for "Aye." Speaker 3 told the board the county council has appropriated additional county general funds to allow community corrections to give staff raises consistent with other county departments; the financial manager and Speaker 3 have incorporated that funding into the 2026 budget revisions to be ready for the first 2026 payroll.

Speaker 3 also said she is exploring whether the program can invest project account income after consulting the county treasurer and auditors and will report back at the February meeting.