Comptroller reports balances; board renews one investment account

The Lackawanna County Prison Board accepted the comptroller's report and voted to renew one Local Government Investment Trust account at the rate in effect on Aug. 3, 2026.

Comptroller George presented reconciliations for May 2026 and said his office "found no discrepancies between the reconciliations and the bank statement." He reported that "as of 06/30/2026, the balance in the inmate checking account was $47,118,243" and that the canteen checking account held $438,023.11. He also said the canteen holds two 180-day Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust accounts totaling $989,951.43; one was renewed on 07/12/2026 at a 4% rate and will mature on 01/12/2027, and the second is invested at 3.71% and will next mature on 08/03/2026.

The comptroller reported $103,007.99 was paid from the canteen account in June "for the benefit, welfare, and education of Lackawanna County inmates," and said an itemized list is included with the report. Board members asked staff to confirm whether certain monthly canteen purchases (notably yellow jumpsuits and clogs) are sourced through a commonly used vendor and whether procurement steps are within bidding limits. The board carried a motion to accept the comptroller's report and to renew the specified investment account by voice vote.