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F&A Committee approves emergency $98,000 appropriation from asset-forfeiture fund to cover state's attorney staffing costs
Summary
The committee approved a joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation of $98,000 from the state's attorney's asset forfeiture fund to offset salary and fringe costs; members voiced concern about using one-time forfeiture dollars for ongoing operating expenses while staff said the appropriation is a short-term 'gap filler' while a federal grant modification is delayed.
The Lake County Board Financial and Administrative Committee voted to approve a joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation of $98,000 from the state's attorney's asset forfeiture fund to reimburse the general fund for salary and fringe costs through Nov. 30, 2026.
Jo Gervitter, chief deputy of administrative services in the state's attorney's office, told the committee the appropriation will offset roughly 6% of salary and benefits for…
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