TITLE
Title
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECOGNIZE $463,435 IN STATE FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BONUSES
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers (Captain Matt Suits)
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BACKGROUND
Background
The North Carolina General Assembly authorized a one-time $1,750 bonus for eligible sworn local law enforcement officers as part of the FY2026-27 State Budget. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is responsible for distributing funding to local agencies to support the bonuses and associated employer FICA costs.
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office has been awarded $463,434.48 based on 246 eligible sworn full-time equivalent (FTE) positions ($430,500 Bonus + $32,934.48 FICA). The County is responsible for processing the bonus payments through its payroll system. The County will reconcile the final number of eligible FTEs with SBI, which may result in minor adjustments to the total funding and associated expenditures. This action will not result in the expenditure of any county funds.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
General Fund
$463,435 increase Appropriation in Law Enforcement
$463,435 increase Appropriation in Federal/State Revenues
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve a budget amendment to the FY2026-27 General Fund increasing Federal/State revenues and Law Enforcement’s appropriations by $463,435 to recognize funding from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for one-time sworn law enforcement officer bonuses and associated employer FICA costs.
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