Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) by increasing Fund #2353 Professional Services account in the amount of $24,760.00 from the Other (MAT-Medical Assisted Treatment) account. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Adopted
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
2353-2040-003-459020
Other Expenses
$236,780
$24,760
$236,780
$212,020
To:
2353-2040-003-432001
Professional Services
$332,656
$24,760
$332,656
$357,416
Issue: Additional funds for mental health/substance abuse counseling services are needed to service all DCP participants.
Solution: As per SAMHSA guidelines, grantees are allowed a relocation of funds within a budget period that does not exceed 25% of the approved budget ($400,000).
Result: All of the DCP participants wil receive mental health/substance abuse counseling services, as required by the 10-Key components of the Drug Court Program as indicated by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals organization.