Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jennifer Steelman
Department: Office of Management and Budget
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the General Fund transferring $746,940 from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Department of Detention reserve to the Department of Detention operating budget to pay invoices for inmate inpatient care costs.
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Why Action is Necessary
Transferring funds from reserves requires approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
What Action Accomplishes
Transfers $746,940 from the BSO Department of Detention reserve to the Department of Detention operating budget to pay invoices for inmate inpatient care costs.
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Previous Action Taken
The Board appropriated $3,000,000 to the BSO Department of Detention reserve for inmate inpatient care costs as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 1st Budget Amendment approved on December 9, 2025.
Summary Explanation/Background
This motion seeks approval to transfer $746,940 from the BSO Department of Detention reserve to the BSO Department of Detention operating budget to pay invoices for inmate inpatient care costs.
Source of Additional Information
Jennifer Steelman, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6226
Colonel Oscar Llerena, BSO Chief Financial Officer, (954) 831-8180
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Funding for inmate inpatient care costs will be transferred from BSO’s Department of Detention reserve. After this action, there will be $2,253,060 remaining in the reserve for Fiscal Year 2026.