County approves $167,110 Matrix Consulting assessment of sheriff's office
Summary
Ottawa County authorized a $167,110 organizational assessment of the sheriff's office to review staffing, use of technology and jail operations; county and sheriff said the assessment will prioritize realistic, budget‑sensitive recommendations and produce an operational implementation plan.
The Finance & Administration Committee voted Sept. 15 to forward a $167,110 contract with Matrix Consulting Group for a five‑month operational assessment of the sheriff's office. County leaders said the assessment is part of the county's strategic plan and will examine staffing, span of control, technology usage and the jail to produce short‑ and long‑term recommendations and an implementation plan.
The sheriff said the vendor was selected for relevant county‑level law‑enforcement experience and that the deliverables will include practical actions the department can implement immediately as well as longer‑term items that would be budgeted over time. Commissioners asked about funding; administrators said the department intends to use vacancy savings to fund the assessment without a new net cost to the county's operating budget.
The motion passed on a roll call. County staff said the assessment will be shared with the board when complete and will include recommendations prioritized by cost and feasibility.
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