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Return of Excess Cyber Security Funds for FY 2023-24 and Request for Cyber Security Funds for FY 2024-25 From Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
In August 2024, the Sheriff’s Office requested $850,000 for cyber security enhancements. Of that amount, $220,000 went unexpended at the end of FY2024, due to vendors being unable to deliver the goods and services by September 30, 2024. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting the return of the $220,000 in FY2025 to complete the IT cyber security upgrades.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Retaining the returned funds would result in a higher cash position; however, the Sheriff’s office wouldn’t be able to complete the IT & cyber security upgrades requested at the end of FY24. Conversely, returning the funds would result in a lower cash position, but it would allow the Sheriff’s office to complete the IT & cyber security upgrades in FY25.
LEGAL NOTE
The return of excess funds is made pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board accept the returned funds and discuss and provide direction regarding the return of the $220,000.00 to the Sheriff’s Office in FY2025 to complete the IT cyber security upgrades.