Auditor finds Sheriff fully adopted 3 of 5 fixes to automation fund controls

Two recommendations on tracking administrative costs and self-monitoring remain partly done, with a December 2026 target.

Board of Supervisors· posted Aug 5Report

The Sheriff's Department has adopted three of five recommendations to tighten oversight of its Automation Special Revenue Fund, which pays for automated systems and equipment. The Auditor-Controller says two remain partially implemented, including tracking administrative costs, and the Department plans to finish them by December 31, 2026.

What happens next

Auditor-Controller will follow up on the two outstanding recommendations; Department plans full implementation by December 31, 2026. · Dec 31

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