Cleveland County Budget Board Meeting - February 23, 2026

The Cleveland County Budget Board met on February 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Norman, Oklahoma. The meeting was called to order with a roll call, and notice was properly posted on February 19, 2026. All votes were unanimous.

Approval of Minutes

• Approved the minutes of the January 27, 2026 Budget Board meeting without discussion.

Items of Business

1. Correction to Treasurer's Office Appropriations Error – Corrected an appropriation from Highway Fund District Two Travel (110920-53000) to Highway Fund District Two Maintenance and Operations (110920-54000). Approved unanimously.
2. Transfer of Funds – Sheriff Service Fee – Transferred $60,000 from Sheriff Service Fee/Unrestricted – Personnel (116500-51000) to Sheriff Service Fee/Unrestricted – M&O (116500-54000) for remaining M&O expenses in FY26. Approved unanimously.
3. Transfer of Funds – Public Safety Sales Tax – Transferred $400,000 from Public Safety Sales Tax – Personnel (209500-51000) to Public Safety Sales Tax – M&O (209500-54000) for Detention Facility M&O expenses for the remainder of FY26. Approved unanimously.
4. District #3 Transfer from Capitol Outlay – Transferred $119,646.67 from Capitol Outlay (100930-55000) to District #3 M&O (100930-54000) for road maintenance, correcting an earlier misallocation. Approved unanimously.
5. District #3 Transfer from Lease/Purchase – Transferred $14,215.86 from District #3 Lease/Purchase (100931-50000) to District #3 M&O (100930-54000) to cover a surplus due to delayed equipment delivery, for road maintenance. Approved unanimously.

Board Member Statements

• A board member announced the launch of a new mobile app from the Sheriff's Office, featuring alerts for weather and courthouse incidents, an offender watch for sex and violent offenders, and a jail roster with inmate photos. The app is free to download via QR code. The board encouraged its use.
• Board member noted that county commissioners are attending the National Association of County Officials (NACO) meeting in Washington, D.C., and wished them safe travels.

Key Outcomes

• All five items of business were approved unanimously with no public comment.
• The board appreciated the detailed reasons provided for fund transfers for transparency with the County Excise Board.
• No new business was introduced.
• The meeting adjourned after board member statements.