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Clark County officials warn jail medical costs are straining budget as court approves transfers
Summary
Clark County Fiscal Court approved transfers to cover shortfalls and discussed repeated medical expenditures at the detention center, including an estimated $130,000+ annual cost for one inmate and pending litigation over state responsibility for inmate healthcare funding.
Clark County Fiscal Court on March 26 approved budget transfers intended to cover shortfalls in equipment repairs and jail medical services, while county officials warned that inmate healthcare costs are unusually high and may require recurring budget adjustments.
The court approved a transfer that moves funds from HVAC and boiler accounts into the county’s medical services account to cover immediate shortfalls. County members said medical expenses at the detention center have exceeded allocations and…
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