Finance & Budgets
Effective finance and budget management is critical for the smooth operation of correctional facilities. This directory offers articles and resources on budgeting strategies, financial planning, and resource allocation within the correctional system. Understanding how to manage finances and budgets helps facility administrators ensure that funds are used efficiently and that essential programs and operations are adequately supported. For more insights into funding, explore our section on Corrections Grants.
Corrections administrators said prison jobs were plentiful within a 65-mile radius of Stateville, but many employees already travel long distances to reach work at Stateville
Richmond Lenox EMS states that the state corrections department’s former healthcare provider owes $134,000
In addition to running up the cost to the department, the auditor said the additional OT hours could be “potentially detrimental to the safety of both facility staff and inmates”
He was paid $229,765 over the course of 17 years for Fridays that he never worked
$60,000 saved in first quarter of 2010 alone
Budget cuts have brought forth a potentially dangerous retirement program
As budgets are cut, Ga. says prisons will escape the axe
Early releases will save jails money
Plan for medical parole would slash costs, prison health overseer says
“Don’t Fall Down in the Hood” Pa. juvenile program sees large budget cut
System is still trying to recover five years after a courthouse gunman racked up a $3 million tab
The budget crunch has forced L.A. to release nonviolent offenders after serving just 50 percent of their sentences
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says closures will save $15 mil
Reducing prison populations helps ailing budgets, but officials worry about the cost it could have on public security
Could result in more former inmates returning to prison and an increase in prison crowding
State considering early inmate release program to offset deficit
The 50-year-old facility has been closed to cut costs
DOC warns reductions could hurt prison security
Over the next several months, prison officials will shave $250 million from rehabilitation
Officer union stands up against plan for privatization
In the past 6 months, the number of youths in jail has more than tripled
Many already released, at least one violent crime offender back already for attempted rape
Counties are interpreting law to ease crowding in different ways
The boost would bring the total Bureau of Prisons budget to $6.8 billion
A mailing error gives prison workers an extra month of work but costs CDCR $7 million
None of them will be on parole
Early release credits for inmates who complete educational and vocational programs will be expanded
2 contracts could be cut because of state’s budget issues
Kwame Kilpatrick ordered to repay $300,000
Facilities have been closed and jobs lost to save $65 million
State still has to release more than 40,000 in 2 years