TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop, Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Maiko Klieman, Chief Budget Officer
SUBJECT: Budget Amendment for County Executive Office

RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of a Budget Amendment to increase appropriations in the amount of $295,000 for salaries in the County Executive Office to cover the payroll for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Fiscal Impact: $295,000 Expense; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
Requesting an increase in appropriations in the amount of $295,000 for salaries in the County Executive Office (Fund 1000, Sub-Division 1020000) to cover the staff costs through the end of the fiscal year. This increase is mainly due to unforeseen vacation payouts due to staff resignation and extra help cost during staff’s medical leave.
Requested Action:
Approve a budget amendment increasing Salaries and Wages account in the County Executive Office budget (Fund 1000, Sub-Division 1020000, Account 51100) by $295,000, offset by use of General Fund Available Fund Balance. (4/5 vote required)
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
This adjustment is needed to cover staff salaries and benefits for the remainder of fiscal year 2025-26. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None |
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Consequences if not approved: |
There will not be sufficient budget to cover staff salaries and benefits for the remainder of fiscal year 2025-26. |
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Strategic Initiative: |
Elevate County Service and Workforce Excellence |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.