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File #: 25-2191    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 3/26/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/10/2025 Final action: 4/10/2025
Title: Request for approval of $7,572,208 in funding to pay for critical operation needs through the end of FY25.
Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare

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Type of Request: Discussion Item

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Request for approval of $7,572,208 in funding to pay for critical operation needs through the end of FY25.
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Background and Discussion:
Following the transition of new leadership under District Attorney Sean Teare, the administration conducted a comprehensive review of the office's structure, operations, and organizational health. This review identified critical gaps that must be urgently addressed to be able to operate at full efficiency and ensure meaningful justice impact, as envisioned by this administration.

In light of the gaps, the DAO has prioritized its resource needs to strike a balance between financial efficiency and justice impact. The resource ask is being made to align with the following priorities:
* Prioritize experienced leadership as the first order of business to build a strong operational framework and a culture of reform based on data, transparency, and fairness.
* Prioritize resources and initiatives for effective Jail Population Management.
* Prioritize resources and initiatives that will generate cost savings and have a positive system-wide impact.

With these efforts that we have worked hard to diligently kick off since January, we are already starting to see measurable improvement. We have also refrained from hiring unless absolutely critical. However office is now at a pivot...

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