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Corrections supplemental includes food, phone, caseload adjustments and program cuts

2259606 · February 11, 2025
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JBC presentation said the Department of Corrections’ supplemental would request increases for food at the Pueblo campus and inmate phone costs, technical OIT true-ups, and a mix of caseload reductions and program eliminations, including a virtual reality training program and adjustment to parole insurance payments.

Representative Matt Byrd summarized the Department of Corrections (DOC) supplemental and highlighted several net changes to the current fiscal year appropriation.

Byrd said there is "an increase in general fund that is needed to fund the purchase of food for the Pueblo campus," attributing the request to food inflation. He also said inmate phone-call expenses exceeded forecasts driven by statutory obligations and will require additional…

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