Public safety and county finances running short
Tehama County
Summary
Auditor-Controller Krista Peterson's June quarter report showed public safety revenue about 25 percent below what was promised — juvenile hall and probation are the big gaps — with the general fund making up the difference. She also flagged roughly $3 million sitting in vacancy contingency that could be trimmed.
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Public safety was roughly $3.7-$4.7 million short of its promised revenue as of late July, covered by general fund contributions that ran about $1 million over budget.
County departments and the services they run, which the general fund backstops when promised revenue doesn't arrive.
Ultimately the general fund — and taxpayers — if the shortfall is structural rather than a timing issue.
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