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Sheriff’s late budget request would add $859,912; commissioners asked staff for direction
Summary
Staff told commissioners the sheriff submitted a budget request late that would add $859,912 to the county totals; staff asked whether the board wants that included and flagged the need for direction before tentatively adopting the budget.
County staff told commissioners the sheriff's budget request arrived after the June 1 deadline and would increase the county total by $859,912. The presenter said, "we got it on Friday for $859,912" and asked the board how it would like to treat that item in the tentative totals.
Commissioners asked for clarity on whether constitutional officer budgets controlled by statute must be absorbed and for staff recommendations on options. One commissioner noted the board "must approve that budget" and that the sheriff's request will deepen a potential shortfall if the board also considers other additions. Staff said they will need direction from the board about whether to include the sheriff's request in the balanced tentative budget or to defer further adjustments.
Commissioners said they want the impact of incorporating the sheriff's request made explicit in any cut analysis so the public can understand what services or positions would be affected if the county must reduce spending to cover the added amount.
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