Commission on Sentencing approves FY 2025–26 operating budget and service contracts amid projected shortfall

The Commission on Sentencing on June 11 approved a proposed FY 2025–26 operating budget and multiple service contracts while staff warned the agency faces a significant reserve drawdown if requested funding is not restored.

Executive Director Matt Wyman told members the commission’s operating request assumes modest salary increases and includes funds encumbered for a multi‑year IT project. He said the commission requested roughly $3.4 million from the legislature but the operating model presented to the commission shows about $3.8 million in personnel and operating costs; if the requested funding is not forthcoming the commission will draw reserves and delay work. “If this budget request isn’t met, then we’re going to be out of reserves at the end of this fiscal year or close to it,” Wyman said during the meeting.

The commission voted to approve the…