Adopt budget resolution increasing Consumer Fraud/Environmental budget by $225,000 in services and supplies. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Reisig)

Adopt budget resolution increasing Consumer Fraud/Environmental budget by $225,000 in services and supplies.

In fiscal year 2023-2024, the District Attorney budgeted $3,330,941 for the DA's Consumer Fraud/Environmental unit. Of this, $747,673 was budgeted for services and supplies.  In prior years, this budgeted amount would have been enough for an entire fiscal year.  

However, in FY 2023-2024, this unit is investigating a case that has made it necessary to increase the budget by $225,000.  This case has created unanticipated increases in travel, transcribing, and professional services which will continue through June 30, 2024.  It is not anticipated that this case will be resolved before FY 2024-2025.

No general fund impact.  Fiscal Year 2023-2024 adopted budget, $3,330,941 was budgeted in expenditures for Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection.  It has become necessary to increase the Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection services and supplies budget by $225,000 due to conducting an extensive investigation.