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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The County does not have adequate classroom space for educational and vocational programs. A response to Finding 1 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff- Coroner.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The County must provide a location for expanding urgently-needed educational and vocational facilities. A response to Recommendation 1 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff-Coroner.
F2
Over the past three years, 41 percent of the Inmate Welfare Fund was spent on capital expenditures. A response to Finding 2 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff- Coroner.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff-Coroner to allocate a larger percentage of Inmate Welfare Fund monies to developing inmate life skills, academic programs, substance abuse programs, libraries, recreation, welfare, and vocational education rather than to capital expenditures. A response to Recommendation 2 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff-Coroner.
F3
Except for the Federal Job Training Partnership Act, there is no County tracking of program participants or other inmates after their release to determine their level of success. A response to Finding 3 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff- Coroner. 9
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Sheriff-Coroner Department budget and develop a tracking system for all jails to collect data for program participants and other inmates who have been released from the jails. A response to Recommendation 3 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff-Coroner. The Sheriff-Coroner explore ways to better meet and/or to expand library services to ensure that the specialized ethnic needs of inmates are provided for, as well as the general population. A response to Recommendation 4 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff-Coroner.
F4
The money expended on inmate library services (books, magazines and newspapers) has increased 7 percent over the past five years. A response to Finding 4 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff- Coroner.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Orange County has no provision to assist inmates in finding employment prior to release, such as job-fairs. A response to Finding 5 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff- Coroner.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Sheriff-Coroner Department consider providing employment opportunities for inmates who will be released , such as job fairs. A response to Recommendation 5 is required from the Board of Supervisors and from the Sheriff-Coroner. 10
Commendations 1
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CM1The Grand Jury commends the Sheriff-Coroner Department on their decision to acquire the Nabisco building for a commissary. The floor space has been strategically planned to move items in and out with little repeat motion. The foresight used in allowing room for expansion is another example of good strategic planning. The areas not currently used by the commissary are being rented out and are generating income for the Inmate Welfare Fund. Accolades should be given to management for their recycling efforts. Not only does this recycling generate revenue, but the cost savings are substantial and environmentally beneficial. The Grand Jury received outstanding support from the Financial/Administrative Services Division. Their responses to our requests were timely and in-depth. For our first meeting they prepared a financial profile of the Inmate Welfare Fund that was invaluable in preparing this report. Their knowledge and professionalism were very much appreciated. The Grand Jury applauds the Correctional Program Unit Staff for its accomplishments in developing and managing the inmate educational and training programs. The attention, interest, and energy shown by the inmate welfare staff members is commendable. 11 APPENDIX A Inmate Welfare Fund Revenue Sources based on FY 1998-99 Actuals totaling $5,072,560 COMMISSARY OTHER REVENUE PROFITS INTEREST $120,289 $965,492 $336,118 2% 19% 7% REIMB WAREHOUSE RENT $144,852 3% EDUCATION CONTRACTS $335,108 6% TELEPHONE COMMISSIONS $3,170,701 63% 12