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CDCR plans another prison closure, $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven efficiency savings
Summary
CDCR told the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 it plans to close another prison by October 2026, requested targeted infrastructure funding and accepted a Department of Finance proposal to allocate a $125 million placeholder for consultant-led operational efficiency work.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) presented May revision requests and an outline of larger budget solutions that include a planned prison closure and a consultant-supported efficiency effort.
Deputy Director Cynthia Mendoza told the subcommittee CDCR proposed reappropriations for roof repairs ($112.8 million previously appropriated), fire alarm replacements at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and Solano State Prison (multi-year funding requests), and near-term funds for fire-watch operations. CDCR also requested funding to align resources for state implementation of CalAIM-related…
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