PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: November 16, 2026
Subject: Community Corrections Partnership AB 109 Reserve Policy
Submitted for: Esa Ehmen-Krause, Chair, Community Corrections Partnership
Department: Probation
Contact: Katie Domingo, CCP Staff
Information:
During the February 12, 2026 Public Protection Committee (PPC) meeting, the PPC directed that the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) evaluate the exiting fund reserve policy for Assembly Bill 109 (AB109) Public Safety Realignment Community Correction funds to ensure alignment with recent State revenue and expenditure trends.
Referral History and Update:
On September 7, 2018, the CCP adopted an AB 109 Reserve Policy establishing a minimum reserve balance equal to 50% of the annual AB 109 revenue allocation. The policy was established to maintain funding for unforeseen fiscal challenges, including potential reductions in AB 109 allocations resulting from changes to the State’s funding formula, and to provide resources for one-time expenditures.
The CCP held two meetings to review the existing Reserve Policy. At its May 11, 2026, meeting, Katie Domingo, staff to the CCP, presented an overview of fund reserve policies adopted by other counties and Contra Costa County’s existing policy. The presentation also identified factors for consideration in evaluating potential changes to the policy. Following the presentation, the CCP requested additional fiscal information, including revenue projections and expenditure trends.
At its August 3, 2026, meeting, Ms. Domingo presented the requested information, including projected reserve balances under three potential reserve levels: 50%, 40%, and 30% of annual AB 109 state revenue. Following discussion, the CCP-Executive Committee elected to retain the existing policy requiring a minimum reserve balance equal to 50% of annual AB 109 revenue. The CCP agreed to reconsider the policy after additional AB 109 one-time reserve funds have been expended.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER accepting the report on the AB 109 Public Safety Realignment Community Corrections Reserve Policy and PROVIDE further direction to staff, as necessary.