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Sedgwick County officials warn state corrections formula could produce steep cuts to local programs
Summary
County staff and commissioners described a proposed redrawing of the state corrections funding formula that could reduce Sedgwick County adult corrections funding by roughly $2–3 million annually over three years; county leaders said they will press state officials and lobbyists to halt or revise the plan and are considering public steps
Sedgwick County commissioners were briefed on a proposed state corrections funding formula that county staff said could significantly reduce local adult corrections funding and force cuts to programs.
Steve Stonehouse, Department of Corrections, told commissioners that the county is currently at flat funding for the coming fiscal year but faces a proposed state action that would amount to "approximately a 50% cut starting next year, and we would absorb that over 3 years." He said the effect on adult services in Sedgwick County would likely be a multi‑million dollar reduction and that county leaders have raised those concerns with the state.
What county staff said would be affected: Stonehouse…
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