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Worcester County jail budget projects higher inmate medical costs and U.S. Marshals reimbursements
Summary
The jail presented a FY2026 budget that includes a $357,727 increase for inmate medical contracts, plans to replace underground fuel tanks and HVAC units, and expects higher revenue from U.S. Marshals housing reimbursements and a new income stream from inmate communication systems.
Worcester County jail leadership presented a FY2026 budget request that includes a proposed increase of $357,727 for the inmate medical contract and a capital package to replace aging fuel storage tanks, the facility UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and rooftop HVAC units.
Administrators told commissioners the FY26 medical contract renewal would raise the total to approximately $1.9 million, covering medical salaries, benefits,…
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