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Probation Department recommending the Board approve the attached Budget Transfer increasing revenues and appropriations by $26,677, which includes appropriations in the amount of $7,097, to return excess revenue to the California Board of State Community and Corrections (BSCC), Federal Justice Assistance Grant for Mental Health Training. (4/5 vote required).
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In August 2019, the Probation Department (Probation) was notified of Federal Justice Assistance Grant BSCC 0016-18-MH with the Board of State Community and Corrections (BSCC), for Mental Health Training, in the amount of $26,460. Grant funds provided for: mental health related training for staff and Standard for Training and Corrections (STC) instructor training programs. Grant funds were approved and accepted, a trust account was established, and a corresponding budget transfer was completed.
The Grant conditions require return to BSCC any accepted funds that were not used prior to the extended term of the Grant of September 30, 2021. Probation used $19,580 of the grant funds on Mental Health training for staff.
It was discovered during the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Year End process that there was not a budget built in the Special Revenue Fund (SRF) to bring the revenue down. This budget transfer will budget in the SRF to bring the revenue of $19,580 into Probation's Operating budget and return the remaining funds to BSCC.
Upon completion of the Budget Transfer, $7,097 (including interest) will be returned to BSCC.
ALTERNATIVES
If not approved, there will be the inability to return unspent funds to BSCC.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Item 21-0217 - March 10, 2020 - Agenda #20
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Auditor/Controller’s Office
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Reduction in Net County Cost for Probation Department of $19,580, and increase to General Fund Contingency of $19,580.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW U...
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