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DOC seeks maintenance and per-diem increases; explains ICE subcontract and revenue plan
Summary
Department of Corrections Director Farris asked for increased county-jail backup per diems and $2 million for ICON maintenance, described infrastructure needs totaling about $52 million, and detailed an ICE contract for the Watonga facility that currently brings roughly $833,000 monthly into DOCs revolving fund; senators sought clarification on oversight and whether funds would be treated as recurring revenue.
Director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, told the appropriations subcommittee the agency requested two items this year: an increase in county jail backup per diem and $2 million for ICON maintenance. Farris said ICON is the corrections information backbone and requires ongoing module maintenance and updates to support offender population management and programs.
Farris highlighted accomplishments including centralized visitation scheduling, contraband interdiction that recovered…
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