Department: Treasurer
Department Head/Elected Official: Dylan Osborne
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to move funds presently held in the General Fund for bail bond companies and attorneys to the Master Bail Bond Escrow Account for further transfer to individual bank accounts held in trust for the specific bail bond companies and attorneys at the Harris County Depository Institution, Cadence Bank.
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Background and Discussion:
Presently the funds are held in the General Fund, the only way cash depositors can verify their total amount of funds on deposit is to contact the Treasurer's Office to receive a letter from the Treasurer stating the amount on deposit. All funds presently held on deposit in the General Fund are not held separately and not available for Harris County use. Moving the funds to an individual depository account allows for greater transparency for both the depositor as well as Harris County. Additionally all tax documentation will be completed by Cadence Bank yearly for all interest earned on the funds deposited. It will also negate the need for the Auditor's Office to split out a monthly interest rate for these deposits.
Expected Impact:
Increase transparency and reduce overhead administration
Alternative Options:
Continue operating in the present manner
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety N/A
_ Economic Opportunity N/A
_ Housing N/A
_ Public Health N/A
_ Transportation N/A
_ Flooding N/A
_ Environment N/A
_ Governance and Customer Service -provides greater transparency for depositors
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
25-Jun-2...
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