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.
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
The Michigan Department of Corrections will step away from managing the 200-inmate facility, prompting the Detroit Police Department to recruit over 60 civilian staff
A workforce pilot program aims to bridge the gap between incarceration and employment through trade skills and contractor mentoring
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
Gov. Paterson says budget plans call for shutting 4 upstate facilities
Crackdown came in response to secret program that released 1,700 inmates weeks ahead of time
Currently, state spends more money on corrections than universities
Of 56 inmates freed by Gov. Quinn, 48 already violated parole
The governor said privatizing prisons would save “billions of dollars a year”
Gov. Pat Quinn reversed a secret policy that allowed more than 1,700 inmates to be released early
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