The 2013 Executive Budget Document
Department of Corrections
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Mission Statement
The Department of Corrections enhances public safety by providing effective programs, re-entry services, and supervision of sentenced offenders in a humane, cost-efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards
Operating Budget Summary
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Personnel Cost | |
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2009 Appropriation | $ 1,000,801,763 | $ 58,224,963 | $ 729,227,903 |
2010 Appropriation | $ 952,611,475 | $ 68,297,773 | $ 729,731,147 |
2011 Appropriation | $ 930,597,797 | $ 80,502,951 | $ 643,147,802 |
2012 Appropriation | $ 934,180,875 | $ 82,782,998 | $ 649,242,632 |
2013 Addenda | $ 952,735,147 | $ 74,103,651 | $ 654,736,260 |
2013 Addenda | $ 135,470 | $ 100,000 | $ 0 |
2013 Total | $ 952,870,617 | $ 74,203,651 | $ 654,736,260 |
2014 Addenda | $ 936,787,344 | $ 68,187,762 | $ 655,104,241 |
2014 Addenda | $ 59,961,655 | $ 768,314 | $ 33,670,963 |
2014 Total | $ 996,748,999 | $ 68,956,076 | $ 688,775,204 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Total Positions | |
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2009 Appropriation | 12,721.50 | 217.50 | 12,939.00 |
2010 Appropriation | 12,272.00 | 217.50 | 12,489.50 |
2011 Appropriation | 12,157.50 | 217.50 | 12,375.00 |
2012 Appropriation | 12,230.50 | 232.50 | 12,463.00 |
2013 Addenda | 12,102.50 | 232.50 | 12,335.00 |
2013 Addenda | (264.50) | 0.00 | (264.50) |
2013 Total | 11,838.00 | 232.50 | 12,070.50 |
2014 Addenda | 12,102.50 | 232.50 | 12,335.00 |
2014 Addenda | 383.50 | 0.00 | 383.50 |
2014 Total | 12,486.00 | 232.50 | 12,718.50 |
Capital Totals for the Biennium
General Fund 2012-14 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2012-14 Biennium |
Debt 2012-14 Biennium |
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$ 50,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would increase penalties for identity theftProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would make extensive changes in the statutes relating to identity theft, including the imposition of new penalties. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Increase appropriation for offender culinary arts programIncreases nongeneral fund appropriation for new culinary arts program to reflect actual revenues. This program uses inmates to operate the cafeteria at the agency's central headquarters and, in the process, provides the inmates with the skills and experience needed to get jobs in the food service industry when they have completed their sentences.
FY 2013 FY 2014 Nongeneral Fund $ 100,000 $ 100,000
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would expand the list of "predicate offenses"Provides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would expand the list of "predicate offenses" that constitute criminal gang activity. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 1,225,148
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Replace radio system for Sussex I and IIProvides funding to replace the radio system at Sussex I and Sussex II Correctional Centers. The manufacturer of the system currently in use no longer supports components of the system and will cease to support it entirely in two years. This appropriation will provide the annual debt service needed for the purchase of the system through the Commonwealth's Master Equipment Lease Program.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 266,016
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would conform penalties for offenses committed by confined juveniles to penalties for offenses committed by adult inmatesProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would conform penalties for offenses committed by juveniles while housed in juvenile correctional centers to penalties for similar acts committed by adults in prisons. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Open River North Correctional CenterProvides funding to open the new River North Correctional Center in Grayson County in January 2014.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 14,301,181 Authorized Positions 0.00 325.00
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Provide assistance for the general fund portion of agency Line of Duty Act costsProvides additional funding to cover the general fund share of Line of Duty Act costs for state agencies.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 1,957,521
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Provide funding for interface between databasesProvides funding to develop an interface with the Department of Social Services' (DSS) eligibility database. Such an interface will enable the agency to automatically check an offender's eligibility for DSS benefits or services before his release.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 275,000
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Capture Medicaid savingsCaptures savings to be realized by using Medicaid to cover costs of inpatient care for eligible inmates. This amendment also provides a position to enable the agency to coordinate and administer Medicaid coverage of inmates.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ (2,674,119) Authorized Positions 0.00 1.00
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would require persons convicted under previous statutes to register as sex offendersProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would require offenders, convicted of sex offenses under statutues with different Code section numbers prior to their recodification, to register with the sex offender registry. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would prohibit the exploitation of the incapacitatedProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would prohibit the use of deception, harassment, or misrepresentation to obtain control of the assets of an incapacitated person. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Provide funding for reentry workshopsProvides funding for workshops to help inmates prepare for reentry.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 20,500
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Transfer funding for adult correctional educationImplements reorganization approved by the General Assembly through Chapters 803 and 835 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly. This legislation eliminated the Department of Correctional Education and transferred the responsibilities for education and training of adult inmates to the Department of Corrections. This action transfers appropriation and positions to the Department of Corrections.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 26,663,826 Nongeneral Fund $ 0 $ 269,589 Authorized Positions 0.00 334.00
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would expand the list of violent offensesProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would expand the list of violent offenses for which sentences may be enhanced. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Fund new telephone systemProvides funding for additional costs resulting from installation of a new telephone system in correctional facilities and the agency's administrative offices.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 2,866,085
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would increase the penalties for human traffickingProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would increase the punishment for soliciting a prostitute if the person being solicited is a minor. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation increasing penalty for sexual molestation over the InternetProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would make it a felony offense for an adult to propose, through electronic communication, that a child fondle his/her own sexual organs. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Delete Mecklenburg positionsEliminates positions associated with the recently closed Mecklenburg Correctional Center.
FY 2013 FY 2014 Authorized Positions (264.50) (264.50)
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Increase funding for Line of Duty chargesProvides additional funding for Line of Duty payments owed by the agency due to an increase in the rate charged state agencies. Funding previously included in Central Appropriations was insufficient to meet the obligation of the agency.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 135,470 $ 0
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would expand the definition of computer networksProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would expand the definition of computer networks, in statutes dealing with computer crime, to include smart phones and tablets. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 50,000
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Fund additional prison costs resulting from legislation that would increase the penalty for assault of staff member in facility for sexually violent predatorsProvides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. The proposed legislation would increase the penalty for assault of a staff member in a facility housing sexually violent predators. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. (This is often referred to as the "Woodrum amendment".)
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 299,513
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Transfer funding to state Inspector GeneralTransfers funding and positions from the Department of Corrections to the Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG). This action implements legislation (Chapters 798 and 871 of the 2011 General Assembly) establishing the OSIG and transferring responsibilities to it from several agencies.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ (1,070,445) Authorized Positions 0.00 (12.00)
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Adjust funding for changes in methodology for Oracle related chargesAdjusts the agency's budget for the general fund share of the impact of VITA charges resulting from a planned change in the rates methodology as applied to Oracle specific costs effective July 1, 2013. Under the new methodology, Oracle costs will be charged directly to those few agencies with Oracle licenses rather than sharing the costs via standard server rates among the many agencies using the servers on which the Oracle software resides as is currently done.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ (94,677)
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Provide funding to comply with requirements of federal Prison Rape Elimination ActProvides funding to purchase additional surveillance cameras for various correctional facilities. These cameras are needed to enable the agency to comply with the requirements of the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. The source of the nongeneral funds is medical copayments made by inmates.
FY 2013 FY 2014 Nongeneral Fund $ 0 $ 398,725
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Fund increased offender medical costsIncreases funding for inmate medical costs, based on increases in the costs of medical services generally.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 15,526,106