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Sheriff reports $1.26M year'to'date jail revenue, flags line items that may need budget transfers
Summary
The sheriff told commissioners jail revenue year to date was $1,255,814.30, noted increases to inmate population (including federal inmates), highlighted line items running high (jail supplies >57%), and updated the board on PSAP consolidation talks with Spearfish.
The county sheriff (S8) briefed commissioners on jail operations and finances, reporting year-to-date jail revenue of $1,255,814.30 and noting the county was approximately $40,000 short of projection for this point in the fiscal year.
The sheriff outlined budget pressures in several line items, saying jail supply costs were "running north of 57% of our budget amount," the jail board of prisoners account was at about 50% of budget, and utilities were strained by increased inmate housing. He also reported the jail was housing roughly 79 federal inmates, which contributed to a total population above 100.
The sheriff updated the board on a planned PSAP consolidation effort with the City of Spearfish and said preliminary discussions were progressing, with three pivotal upcoming meetings and a budget presentation to the board scheduled for the 30th. He warned commissioners that, despite stronger-than-expected revenue in some areas, he might request transfers later in the year to cover overrun line items.
