cara farrell with the budget legislative analyst office. we did not make that recommendation in our report and the reason is it is the proposal in the government to stand for 12 months. it would increase the average population in the jails . average numbers we receive from the adult probation department it could exceed the average population from 24-131. it would require opening up a new pod and increase the staff cost. the numbers we included in our report would no longer be the numbers before you. and it would have an impact on the replacement jail. our recommendation was very specifically to affirm that any contract that expands in the increase of numbers for inmates transferred would be subject to board approval. >> the way the contract is written at the sheriff's discretion, it can be canceled or adjusted at any time. the secretary of corrections under current authority that is ability to enter into contract with public, private entities for beds for is extended period of time at his discretion. he that is legal authority now to do thi