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SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SHERIFF, B-89 - From Salary & Wages (2027-51010) $55,000 to Overtime Compensation (2027-51012), $55,000 (Requires 4/5’s vote)
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Financial Impact:
There is no impact on the General Fund. Funding is available in the Sheriff’s current year approved budget.
Background Information:
The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for providing 24/7 law enforcement services for over 65,000 permanent residents, including emergency response, routine patrols, criminal investigations, and community safety initiatives.
The Sheriff’s Overtime Compensation is currently at a budget deficit, with this transfer it will allow the Sheriff’s Office to cover staffing shortages, unexpected absences, training, and court appearances for the rest of the fiscal year.
These funds will ensure adequate staffing levels are provided and will help reduce the County’s liability by maintaining acceptable response times to the residents of Tehama County.
Overtime compensation is not a discretionary expense but a vital mechanism for ensuring that the Sheriff’s Office fulfills its core mission: commitment to improving the quality of life, in partnership with the community we serve, through fair and ethical law enforcement services.