Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Contra Costa supervisors approve vendor contract for SCAP reimbursements after public objections
Summary
After extensive public comment, the Board of Supervisors separately voted to approve renewal of a county contract with Justice Benefits Inc. to prepare State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAP) reimbursement applications. Undersheriff Mike Kasten told the board the vendor compiles post‑conviction census data for fiscal reimbursements; community groups urged a fuller public presentation.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted to renew a three‑year contract with Justice Benefits Incorporated that assists the sheriff’s office in compiling data and applying for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAP) reimbursements.
Under Sheriff Mike Kasten, speaking for the sheriff’s office, said the contract is a fiscal mechanism used to recover jail‑operations costs. “This is just a way for the county to get revenue to reimburse for the services of having those subjects in our custody after…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
