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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: CORRECTIONS
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Okaloosa County Department of Corrections serves and protects the
citizens of Okaloosa County by providing for the care, custody and control of lawfully incarcerated inmates in a
clean, safe and secure environment. We ensure that inmates are available for court and that the sentencing
requirements imposed by the court are satisfied. Primary services include admission, classification, detention,
transportation, and release of inmates, and the management of inmate records. All programs, privileges and
services, such as meals, clothing, recreation, visitation, library and healthcare, are provided to the inmate
population in accordance with the Florida Model Jail Standards, Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission
and National Commission on Correctional Healthcare Standards.
REVENUE: The Corrections Department is funded within the General Fund. Supporting revenue of the
General Fund are ad valorem taxes, communications service tax, local business tax, permits and fees, state
shared revenue, charges for services, judgments and fines, miscellaneous revenue, and transfers from other
funds.
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $
Personal Services 7,761,637 7,943,467 8,477,101 8,571,813
Operating Expenses 3,787,028 4,007,445 4,539,433 4,545,807
Capital Outlay 6,874 7,392 76,500 98,200
Other 0 0 0 0
Total 11,555,539 11,958,304 13,093,034 13,215,820
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Full-time 125 129 129 130
Part-Time 0 0 0 0
Relief 0 0 0 0
Total 125 129 129 130
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Admitted over 8,019 inmates in FY13 for a total of 226,743 jail days provided.
Released over 6,535 inmates and transferred over 1,071 inmates to other jurisdictions.
Detained a daily average of 621 inmates without major incident, riot, disturbance, or escape in FY13.
Processed an average of 9 weekenders per week in FY13 resulting in 556 bookings/releases and 1112 jail
days.
Transported 1,596 inmates in FY13: 924 to court, 421 to prison, 158 to medical appointments, 93 for other
purposes.
Provided appropriate medical and mental health care to the inmate population in accordance with applicable
standards.
Managed National School Lunch Program grant netting $26,667.00 in revenue in FY13.
Collected over $149,976.00 in fees for services during FY13.
Received over $309,600.00 for royalties, commissions, and other payments in kind in FY13.
Provided over 19,396 hours of inmate labor to other County departments and agencies.
Provided over 111,000 hours of inmate labor for in-house services (food service, janitorial, laundry, etc.)
Obtained 100% compliance on the annual Florida Model Jail Standards Inspection.
Maintained accreditation through the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC).
Maintained accreditation through the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC).
PROGRAM GOAL: The Corrections Department serves and protects the citizens of Okaloosa County by
providing safe care, custody, and control of detainees. This is accomplished in accordance with applicable
standards and statutes, in a cost effective manner, through the development of secure, safe, and humane
detention facilities and community programs.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Continue to improve inmate management software reporting capabilities.
2. Work with the Okaloosa County Public Safety Coordinating Council members to develop alternatives to
incarceration and to reduce recidivism.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Adopted
Performance Measures
FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15
FTE Position 129 129 130
Input
Total # of Bookings 8,019 7,643 7,500
Total Expenditures 11,958,304 12,645,781 13,130,268
Total Jail Days Required 226,743 218,800 220,000
Output
Meals Provided 642,423 683,781 690,000
Medical Treatment Expenditures 2,423,925 2,351,746 2,600,000
Cost per Jail Day 52.74 57.80 58.00
Efficiency
Cost per Meal 0.8631 0.8336 .93
Medical Cost per Jail Day 10.69 10.74 11.00
Effectivenes
Average Length of Stay in Days 28.27 28.62 30
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: PRISONER BENEFIT FUND
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Okaloosa County Department of Corrections is required to provide
inmates access to selected programs that benefit the inmates that include education, recreation, reading
materials, and commissary purchases. Also included in these programs and privileges are religious services
provided by Good News Jail and Prison Ministry which is primarily supported through support of community
churches. Education services are provided through cooperative agreement with the Okaloosa County School
Board. All programs, privileges, and services are provided in accordance with Florida Model Jail Standards,
Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, and National Commission on Correctional Healthcare.
REVENUE: The Prisoner Benefit Program is funded within the Prisoner Benefit Fund. Supporting revenue of
the Prisoner Benefit program are inmate fees and charges for services
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $
Personal Services 111,948 153,320 165,780 161,949
Operating Expenses 361,631 401,425 435,287 505,846
Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 439,433 447,705
Total 473,579 554,745 1,040,500 1,115,500
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Full-time 2 3 3 3
Part-Time 0 0 0 0
Relief 0 0 0 0
Total 2 3 3 3
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
The Okaloosa County School Board graduated 8 inmates in FY13; 5 received GEDs and 3 received high
school diplomas. Services were provided to 37 students.
The Chaplain supervises approximately 43 volunteers from the community with an average of 240 inmates
attending services weekly.
Reading glasses were provided to 221 inmates at a cost of $2.00 per pair.
Haircuts were provided for 555 inmates at a cost of $10.00 each.
Law library services were provided for over 207 inmates.
Commissary was provided to over 305 inmates per week.
Officers ran a weekly reading library with books donated to the facility.
Provided visitation for an average of 123 inmates and 170 visitors per week.
Trained 67 volunteers. 19 volunteers were cleared for unescorted access.
52 Birth Certificates obtained for inmates
PROGRAM GOAL: A Programs Manager and a Commissary Operator provide privileges, programs, and
services to inmates such as: religious and educational programs, recreation, visitation, reading and law library,
and mail services. General education programs are afforded to inmates in cooperation with Okaloosa County
School Board. Commissary is offered to allow inmates access to hygiene and clothing items as well as some
snack foods and comfort items.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
3. Continue to maintain revenue through phone card and commissary sales.
4. Continue to provide services in accordance with Florida Model Jail Standards and the Florida corrections
Accreditation Commission.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Adopted
Performance Measures
FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15
FTE Position 2 3 3
Input
Total Expenditures 554,745 601,067 666.102
Output
Gross Amount of Sales - Commissary 497,543 487,192 483,988
Gross Amount of Sales – Calling Cards 123,474 129,852 136,344
Profit - Commissary 199,515 204,621 203,275
Efficiency
Profit – Calling Cards 77,974 84,404 85,896
Effectivenes
Indigent Kits Cost 18,458 21,909 25,852
# of Indigent Kits Provided 2,755 3,279 3,870
