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Correctional Facilities

How to Cut Prison Costs
Monday, April 13, 2009

The Problem:  Rising Prison Costs

  • Prison Populations Are Rising. Since 2000, State and Federal prison populations have increased an average of 4.1% annually, almost 32% in eight years.
  • 43 States Are Facing Financial Shortfalls. As of March 2009, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities identified 43 states facing budget shortfalls in 2009.
  • State Prison Costs Are Typically The Largest Budget Item. The cost of corrections increases every year and is now the largest single expenditure for many states.
  • Many States Are Scrutinizing Private Prison Costs. Many states with private prisons have passed laws enabling them to withhold payment of per diems if the private prison has failed to comply with its contract.

The Solution:  Optimize Operational Efficiency

  • Work Process Optimization. Significant operational cost savings can be achieved by leveraging the facility design to improve productivity, reduce staffing demands, and drive operational efficiency.
  • Optimization Process:
  • o Clearly define owners' operational objectives and targets
  • o Collaborate with users to indentify needs and ideas
  • o Integrate owners objectives with user needs to create design solutions that optimize operational efficiency
  • Benefits:
  • o Increased productivity
  • o Reduced staff
  • o Increased use of advanced technologies
  • o Reduced supply costs
  • o Increased safety

 

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