NORCOR audit finds steep deficits; consultants say $1.7 million needed next year without changes

Feb 18, 2026

A multi‑county corrections audit presented to Wasco County commissioners warns NORCOR faces a projected $1.7 million shortfall next fiscal year under current operations and larger gaps thereafter; consultants outlined scenarios including ending juvenile services and outsourcing shared functions.

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NORCOR, the regional corrections facility serving Wasco and neighboring counties, faces an acute budget shortfall under current operations, consultants told the Wasco County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 18.

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