Commission votes unanimously to request sub-object budget from sheriff amid concerns about large increases and unspent funds
Facing sharp increases in the sheriff’s request and reports that the sheriff did not spend $21 million carried forward from last year, the commission unanimously directed the sheriff to produce a sub-object (line-item) budget for board review.
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Commissioners raised concerns about recent large increases in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office budget and about carryforward amounts the sheriff requested. Commissioner Flores asked for a sub-object-level budget to see a detailed breakout, citing that the sheriff did not utilize roughly $21 million from last year; the board voted 7-0 to request the sheriff provide the requested sub-object budget.
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