Who Gave The Raise?

I received an email that Sheriff Tom Spangler sent to the employees of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office employees.

The terminology and tone was/is interesting. It’s as if the Sheriff is taking credit for the pay raise.

So let us review how the budget process works, KCSO submits a request, the Knox County Mayor prepares a budget for all departments and makes that his budget request. The Knox County Commission goes through the budget request (they may amend and adjust it) BUT once Commission approves a budget it is the County budget.

If the Sheriff needs to move money from one line item to another, I believe he must ask County Commission for a line item transfer. I could be wrong, if I find out that I am, I will certainly correct it.

I am sure the Mayor and Commission will find it interesting at least.

portion of an email sent to KCSO employees from the Sheriff

portion of an email sent to KCSO employees from the Sheriff

 


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