DeSoto Parish treasurer presents year‑end finances; transfers to correctional facility fund noted

The DeSoto Parish treasurer presented December financial statements on Jan. 6 and highlighted budget amendments made to comply with the Local Government Budget Act and pending auditor accrual entries expected in February. The treasurer reported general fund revenues and expenses each at about $8.5 million (with transfers out), a $1.1 million net decrease in the road department fund largely tied to storm‑debris cleanup, and multiple transfers into the correctional facility fund.

The treasurer said transfers totaled millions of dollars to support the planned detention facility, identifying a correctional facility fund balance of $15,055,007 and noting an additional $11,000,000 expected from the sheriff's office. The treasurer said those amounts, combined, provide funding toward an estimated $26,000,000 construction cost for the detention center.

Other fund details included solid‑waste revenues and expenses, an anticipated transfer of roughly $1 million delayed by December cash‑flow timing, and discussion of reimbursements for Office of Community Services. The treasurer said certain numbers will be draft until auditor year‑end entries are completed.

Following presentation, jurors moved to accept the financial report; the motion passed. The jury also approved a 2024 budget amendment to comply with the Local Government Budget Act and authorized several grant applications and resolutions, including LGAP funding for a KCS subdivision sewer project and a grant for East Desoto Water.