County explains jail budget transfers to cover light, heat
Though the Worcester County Commissioners requested more information on several budget transfers during their meeting last Tuesday, one department in particular, the Worcester County Jail, drew the most attention.
The jail officials requested moving $108,651 in surplus funds earmarked for other expenses and redistributing it to where shortfalls were occurring.
One such transfer, commented on by Commissioner Ted Elder, would pay for $42,000 in electricity costs.
But where the money comes from is also important. Almost the entire transferred amount — $106,100 — comes from funds related to prisoners’ health and food service.
Sounds like poor management and budgeting to me. Maybe time to hire someone else to be in charge.
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