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Department of Corrections requests $9.1 million deficiency; committee advances request to finance
Summary
The Department of Corrections requested $9.1 million in general-fund deficiency funding and permission to reallocate $10 million in appropriated funds to address a fiscal-year 2025 shortfall driven largely by higher staffing costs; the committee recommended the request be referred to the Finance Committee.
Paul Schnell, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, told the committee that the department seeks a $9,100,000 general-fund deficiency and legislative authority to reallocate $10,000,000 in previously appropriated funds to cover a shortfall for fiscal year 2025.
“Approval of this request is vital to ensure the continued operation of our state correctional facilities and maintain…
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