Legislation Details

File #: 25-3889    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 6/11/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/26/2025 Final action: 6/26/2025
Title: Request for discussion and possible action on the enforcement of the Standard Operating Procedure for Budget Proposals as it relates to non-compliant departments.
Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos

Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action on the enforcement of the Standard Operating Procedure for Budget Proposals as it relates to non-compliant departments.
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Background and Discussion:
On April 10, 2025, Commissioners Court approved a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Budget Proposals. These procedures included possible budget offsets set at 10% of a department's CLS Budget. The following departments were non-compliant with Court's policy, and OMB recommends that their budgets be reduced by 10%, per the SOP.

OMB will work with the CAO to ensure these offsets comply with all state laws.

Expected Impact:
OMB will reduce the overall budget per the policy unless directed otherwise by Court in the following
amounts:
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Alternative Options:
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Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
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Action Taken
4/10/20...

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