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District Attorney recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds to offset annual Science-Based Interview training/travel/hosting expenses, the increase of contractual professional development services cost under agreement 8050 with Nick Warner via amendment I, and office furniture costs for the South Lake Tahoe location, all in the total estimated amount of $90,901 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24;
2) Approve the use of AB109 Realignment Funds (DA/PD Subaccount) to offset professional service costs related to the Sicuro Racial Justice Act Project in the estimated amount of $35,000 for FY 2023-24; and
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign FY 2023-24 budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney’s General Fund by $220,501, composed of the amounts listed above and $94,600 in Equitable Sharing Funds that were approved for use in a prior Board item. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds and AB109 Realignment Funds (DA/PD Subaccount).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Equitable Sharing Funds
The District Attorney’s Office (DA), through an agreement with the Federal Department of Justice (DOJ), receives monies for assets seized by partner agencies, also referred to as Equitable Sharing Funds (EQSHR). The funds are deposited into a sub fund until such time the District Attorney requests the use of the funds per the guidelines established in the Equitable Sharing agreement with DOJ. One of the requirements outlined is obtaining Board approval for the use of EQSHR funds. According to the guidelines, EQSHR funds shall be used by law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes only, which includes a wide range of operational expenses. The District Attorney is requesting the use of $90,901 from the EQSHR fund to support the expenses outlined below (costs provided are estimates):
1. Science-Based Interv...
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