HomeMy WebLinkAboutMisdemeanant Probation staff report (2)Kittitas County
Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Date:
July 7, 2020
Action Requested:
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of funds (up to $75,000) from the
001-General Fund to 127-Misdemeanant Probation
Background:
The Budget & Finance Manager has informed the Board of County
Commissioners previously that Fund 127-Misdemenant Probation is experiencing
some financial difficulties, with the expenses exceeding the revenues; and the
COVID-19 has caused a reduction in collection revenues.
In January 2020, the Board of County Commissioners implemented a wage
survey for all County employees. Fund 127-Misdemeanant Probation funds an
employee in Lower District Court and one in Upper District Court, which has
affected the expenses.
The District Court Judges and the Budget & Finance Manager recommend the
fund 127-Misdemeanant Probation be moved into the General Fund during the
2021 budget process and to schedule a study session with all parties during the
2021 preliminary budget process.
I would like to request the Board authorize up to $75,000, be transferred
(Operating Transfer) into fund 127-Misdemeanant Probation, effective the signing
date of this Resolution. The Budget & Finance Manager will transfer the funds as
needed. The BARS manual authorizes a contribution from the General fund,
only. No other fund is authorized to contribute monies to another fund. An
operating transfer is included as financial inflows from other funds without
equivalent flows of assets in return or without a requirement for repayment.
Recommendation:
Approve the Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of funds (up to $75,000) from the
001-General Fund to 127-Misdemeanant Probation
Interaction
District Court Judge, Darrell Ellis
District Court Judge, Paul Sanders
Patrick Gigstead, Director of Misdemeanant Probation
Handling:
Return one original to Judy Pless
Lead Staff
Judy Pless, Budget and Finance Manager