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SHERIFF’S OFFICE / AUDITOR - Sheriff Dave Kain & Auditor-Controller Krista Peterson
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request authorization for the Auditor-Controller to transfer funds from Vacancy Contingency for the first three (3) Correctional Deputy positions among the twelve (12) positions approved by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the new jail expansion
b) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SHERIFF/JAIL, B-5 – From Vacancy Contingency (2002-59003), to Salary & Wages (2032-51010), $207,215.00; PERS Retirement (2032-51020), $37,349.00; OASDI (2032-51021), $16,072.00; Group Insurance (2032-51030), $52,941.00; Unemployment Insurance (2032-51031), $414.00; Deferred Comp Match (2032-51050), $1,440.00; and Clothing & Personnel Supplies (2032-53110), $1,440.00 (Requires a 4/5’s vote)
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Financial Impact:
The cost of three (3) Correctional Deputy positions, including salary, benefits, and applicable roll-up costs, is estimated at $316,871.00. These positions were not included in the Adopted FY 2026-27 budget and would require a General Fund contribution from the Vacancy Contingency Fund.
Background Information:
On March 4th, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved twelve (12) additional Correctional Deputy positions associated with the County jail expansion and incorporated them into the Personnel Allocation List (PAL). Although the positions have been approved, they remain unfunded.
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has approved all twelve (12) positions as part of the expanded jail facility staffing plan. These positions are necessary to provide the staffing capacity required to safely and effectively operate the expanded facility.
The Sheriff’s Office currently has one (1) Correctional Deputy position vacant at the existing jail, with three (3) additional candidates currently in the background investigative process. As the existing facility approaches full staffing, the Sheriff’s Office is positioned to beg...
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