San Mateo County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Inmate Welfare Trust Fund Summary | Background | Methodology | Discussion | Findings | Recommendations | Request for
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Medical, dental and prescription fees deducted from inmates’ personal accounts are budgeted as revenues in the IWTF and do not appear to be forwarded to the County’s general fund as prescribed by California Penal Code §4011.2.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
For FY2013-14 and all future fiscal years, the medical, dental and prescription fees deducted from inmates’ personal accounts should be transferred to the County’s general fund, as prescribed by California Penal Code §4011.2.
F2
The County’s current contract with the Service League does not specify the source of funds for “inmate release services.” 10 Legislative Counsel of California. (updated daily). Penal code section 4000-4030. Official California Legislative Information. Retrieved January 14, 2014, from http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=03001-04000&file=4000-4030 11 See Appendix A Sheriff’s Department – Inmate Welfare Trust Fund Budget FY 2013-2014
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Beginning with the FY2014-15 contract for the inmate services currently provided by the Service League, the County should more clearly delineate the source of funds for services to released inmates either through more specific contract provisions or by providing for such services in a separate contract altogether.
F3
San Mateo County is not one of the eleven participating counties in the state’s pilot program (set forth in California Penal Code §4025.5) which would allow IWTF monies to be utilized as a source of funds for services to released inmates.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
By December 31, 2014, develop a proposal for inclusion as one of the counties in the State’s pilot program allowing the County’s IWTF to be utilized as a source of funds for services to released inmates.
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San Mateo County Sheriff
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