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Essex County approves short extensions for jail services contracts and a fund transfer as officials spotlight rising healthcare and staffing costs
Summary
The Board approved 90‑day extensions and a change order to cover increased inmate healthcare costs and approved a transfer of funds to cover overtime and salary shortfalls in the corrections budget after a lengthy discussion about staffing, overtime and inmate population pressures.
Essex County commissioners on Wednesday approved short‑term extensions and a change order for contracts serving the county correctional facility and voted to transfer funds to cover 2025 spending shortfalls after officials said inmate healthcare costs and staff absenteeism have driven expenses above budget.
Mister Jackson, speaking for county administration, described a package that included 90‑day extensions for existing contracts with GD Correctional Services and CFG Health Systems to allow time for re‑bidding, and a 20% change order for CFG Health Systems not to exceed $3,720,000 to cover higher than expected medical bills and ongoing hospital stays…
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