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.
States like Georgia and Florida are increasing spending on security and staffing, while California and Pennsylvania look to cut costs
The funding request includes anti-drone systems, mail scanning technology and a dedicated transport team following the 2024 hospital attack on COs
The state plans to close SCI-Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp; every staff member at the two prisons would be “guaranteed an offer of a job” at their current pay elsewhere
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
