Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for the 406th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Program (SAMHSA Grant #TI08-1929-01) by increasing the Fund Balance Account #2354-259700 in the amount of $3,000.00 from revenues received from the Veterans Treatment Program Jury funds. These expenditures are allowable as costs for the development and maintenance of drug court and veterans court programs operated within the county. There will be no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
2354-259700
Fund Balance
$3,000
$3,000
$0.00
To:
2354-4060-001-432001
Professional Services
$3,000
$0.00
$3,000
Issue: Frequent drug and alcohol testing is part of the 10-Key components of a Veterans Treatment Program as indicated by the National Association for Drug Court Professionals Organization. Drug testing services are rendered to all participants.
Solution: The Veterans Treatment Program fees allows funds to be utilized for services provided to the VTP participants, specifically, drug and alcohol testing services.
Result: All participants will continue to be drug tested in order to monitor abstinence and compliance while participating in the 406th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Program.