Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) by increasing the expense account in the amount of $3,000 from revenues received from the Veterans Treatment Jury funds. These expenditures are allowable as costs for the development and maintenance of drug court and veterans court programs operated within the county. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
2354-259700
Fund Balance
$3,000
$5,116.80
$2,116.80
To:
2354-4060-001-432001
Professional Services
$3,000
$502.80
$3,502.80
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 Veterans Treatment 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.