Board hears budget update; Executive Director notes $575,000 fund sweep despite opposition

The Board's Deputy Director presented budget status reports covering December 2025 through February 2026 and summarized key fiscal figures. The report listed a $221,000 operating surplus to date, $4,753,000 in expected expenses by June 30, 2027, and $4,802,000 in spending authority.

The Deputy Director also reported a 2026 fund sweep of $575,000. The minutes state the Executive Director wrote a letter opposing the sweep but the funds were taken nonetheless. Board members did not reverse the sweep at the meeting; the budget figures and authority levels will inform ongoing fiscal monitoring.

Board staff indicated they will continue to monitor the office's fiscal condition and report back as needed. No motion was recorded to change the sweep or spending authority at this meeting.