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DOC seeks $142.5 million increase as closures, staffing and tablet rollout reshape operations
Summary
The Department of Corrections told the Appropriations panel it needs a $142.5 million increase largely for personnel costs, food and utilities while savings from two recent facility closures begin to materialize; DOC outlined staff transfers, plans to mothball Rockview, and a vendor-funded tablet rollout it says could reduce serious incidents.
The Department of Corrections told the House appropriations hearing it is seeking an increase of about $142.5 million for fiscal 2026–27 to cover wage and operating cost increases and to normalize operations after two facility closures.
The request centers on personnel and operating costs. Secretary Harry said roughly $85.7 million of the SCI fund increase is for salary and bargaining‑unit costs, including an estimated $8.76 million for correctional officers’ bargaining unit increases. He added roughly $5 million was included for rising food costs and $2.3 million for utility increases.
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