A sheriff's office is facing a nearly $4.7 million deficit due to overspending on jail operations. County leaders have approved a budget increase to cover costs, including jail operations and pay raises. The new budget is about 5% more than the current year, totaling nearly $143 million.

The budget includes funds for previously approved collective bargaining agreements. However, no increase was authorized for overtime costs, despite concerns about overtime spending. A contingency fund of about $9 million has been set aside for potential overtime costs.

Further details about the budget and the sheriff's office finances are available from the source.