HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY 2024 (OPA Office of the Prosecuting Attorney) Budget Narrative
OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
County of Kaua‘i, State of Hawai‘i
3990 Ka‘ana Street, Suite 210, Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766
808-241-1888 ~ FAX 808-241-1758
Victim/Witness Program 808-241-1898 or 800-668-5734
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Rebecca V. Like
Prosecuting Attorney
Keola Siu
First Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney
FY 2024 BUDGET AND OPERATIONS SYNOPSIS
1. FY 2023 to FY 2024 BUDGET COMPARISON
57%
38%
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FY 2023 Operating Budget
Salary and
Wages
Benefits
Utilities
Vehicle/Equip,
Lease
Operations
49%
32%
0%
0%19%
FY 2024 Operating Budget
Salary and
Wages
Benefits
Utilities
Vehicle/Equip,
Lease
Operations
FY 2023 FY 2024 $ + / - % + / -
Salary and Wages 3,219,875 3,470,166 250,291 7.8%
Benefits 2,135,297 2,216,443 81,146 3.8%
Utilities 7,210 8,491 1,281 17.8%
Vehicle/Equip, Lease 2 2 0 0.0%
Operations 289,452 1,307,447 1,017,995 351.7%
5,651,836 7,002,549 1,350,713 23.9%
2. MAJOR CHANGES AND/OR VARIANCES IN OPERATIONS BUDGET
Special Projects Account, OPA ADA Improvements, $31,950.00
The front exterior and interior doors to OPA are difficult and heavy for employees and visitors with
physical limitations. We are requesting funding in the amount of $31,950.00 to install handicap doors to
provide safe access for our employees who need extra assistance getting in and out as well as visitors to
the office.
Special Projects Account, Video/Security Upgrade, $105,485.00
To ensure the safety of our employees, we are requesting funding previously set aside for Licensing &
Management for our Case Management System, to be funded under Other Services to upgrade our
security system. Our current system is outdated and is in dire need of an upgrade. These funds would
be beneficial in ensuring employees’ safety in the workplace.
Travel Training Accounts (Airfare, Per Diem, Car Rentals, etc.)
Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are being afforded the benefit of attendance at one or two professional
development trainings in their specialized field of prosecution in the mainland. These training
opportunities are essential to invest in our attorney’s professional development and skills, which will keep
them current on new trends and strategies in criminal justice law. We are requesting additional funding
for our travel training accounts in support of this goal.
Life’s Choices Grant in Aid
The Adult and Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse Community Program Grants available
through our Office’s Life’s Choices program will help fill a gap in services available on Kauai. Our hope is
to be able to provide meaningful financial support to evidence-based mental health and substance use
disorder programs through multiple grants.
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500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
Salary and
Wages
Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip,
Lease
Operations
FY 2023 and FY 2024 Comparison
FY 2023
FY 2024
3. TOP THREE OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM FY 2023
A. Successfully utilized several grants with the assistance of our Grant Coordinator.
B. Sent deputies to trainings and have been able to retain staff by keeping them engaged.
C. Deep cleaning, overhaul of Office – better utilization of space. Life’s Choices moved into our
Office for more collaboration. New leadership – new Life’s Choices Director, new Victim
Witness Director, new Administrative Services Officer, new Executive Assistant.