FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY 2024 Highlights from Budget and Finance
The Budget and Finance Unit plays a critical role in the fiscal sustainability and operational effectiveness of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. This unit provides comprehensive financial oversight by managing the adopted budget, processing accounts payable, overseeing procurement, collecting payments for inmate accounts, and handling internal and external financial reporting. As responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, the unit prioritizes efficiency in acquiring goods and services, ensuring operations remain within the annual budget adopted by the Henry County Board of Commissioners. Additionally, to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers, the unit actively seeks federal and state grant funding opportunities whenever possible.
In 2024, the HCSO operated with total expenditures of $40,064,029, with approximately 68% allocated to personnel costs and 32% for operating expenses. Additionally, the HCSO successfully managed 10 grants totaling $388,204.55 throughout the year. These figures are based on the 2024 calendar year. The 2024 total expenditures of $40,064,029 reflect an increase from $31,981,162 in 2023, primarily due to expenses from 2023 processed in 2024, resulting from rolling billing cycles and operational expenditures—a common occurrence under cash basis accounting. The Henry County Sheriff's Office remains committed to fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and the responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
2023 $31,981,162 - Total Expenditures $25,033,678 – Personnel Costs $6,947,484 – Operating Costs 2024 Total Expenditures* Operating Costs $27,331,151 $12,732,878 $40,064,029 Personnel Costs
2021 $29,397,850 - Total Expenditures
2022 $31,850,913 -Total Expenditures
$24,175,135 – Personnel Costs $5,222,715 – Operating Costs
$26,524,019 – Personnel Costs $5,326,894 – Operating Costs
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