Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) by increasing the expense account in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Veterans Treatment Other expenses account. These expenditures are allowable as costs for client services and the development and maintenance of drug court and Veterans court programs operated within the county:
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Amount
Current
End Bal.
From:
2352-2040-001-459020
Other Expenses
$5,000
$8,500
$3,500
To:
2352-2040-001-432001
Professional Services
$5,000
$368
$5,368
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 allow funds to be utilized for services provided to the VTP Program participants, specifically, drug and alcohol testing services.
Result: Continue drug testing all participants for drug and alcohol to monitor abstinence and compliance while participating in the 406th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Program.