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Council seeks clearer accounting of sheriff overtime and Blackville reimbursements
Summary
Council members discussed overtime paid to Sheriff Griffin's officers and explained a cost‑recovery arrangement with the town of Blackville that requires clearer budget presentation to show expenditures and reimbursements.
Council members noted that overtime recorded in the sheriff's budget reflects coverage provided to Blackville, where Barnwell officers fill shifts to allow Blackville officers a day off, and that Blackville reimburses Barnwell quarterly.
Councilman Daniel Alexander said the arrangement makes the sheriff's budget appear overspent; he explained that Sheriff Griffin bills Blackville every three months and the payments go into the general fund. Chairman Freddie L. Houston Sr. said the sheriff's budget should show both the outgoing overtime expenses and the incoming reimbursements so the net effect is clear.
No formal action was taken at the May 20 meeting beyond the direction to reflect reimbursements in budget accounting; the council will review the budget presentation as Administrator Riley prepares the June proposal.
