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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.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR (FY15):
Admitted over 7,652 inmates for a total 238,833 jail days provided.
Released over 7,668 inmates and transferred over 1,035 inmates to other jurisdictions.
Detained a daily average of 654 inmates without major incident, riot, disturbance, or escapes.
Processed an average of 8 weekenders per week, resulting in 392 booking/releases and 832 jail days.
Transported 2,069 inmates: 1307 to court, 394 to prison, 286 to medical appointments, 82 for other purpose.
Provided medical and mental health care to the inmate population in accordance with applicable standards.
Managed National School Lunch Program grant netting $22,639.29 in revenue.
Collected over $325,068.29 in fees for services.
Received over $291,486.66 for royalties, commissions, and other payments in kind.
Provided over 11,750 hours of inmate labor to other County departments and agencies.
Provided over 133,490 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).
Corizon Medical nominated for program of the year.
Initiated Baby and Me program.
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 Approved Proposed
Performance Measures
FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17
FTE Position 135 135 136
Input
Total # of Bookings 7,544 7,865 8,536
Total Jail Days Required 237,322 247,432 266,290
Output Meals Provided 711,966 742,296 798,970
Medical Treatment Expenditures $2,334,450 $2,534,450 $2,802,400
Cost per Jail Day $50.05 $53.56 $50.11
Efficiency
Cost per Meal 0.8511 0.8511 0.8511
Medical Cost per Jail Day $9.83 $10.24 $10.53
Effectiveness
Average Length of Stay in Days 31.46 31.46 31.25
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
Full-time Administrative & Support 5 5 5 6
Full-time Management & Professional 12 12 12 12
Full-time Operations & Trades 112 118 118 118
Total 129 135 135 136
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Category Actual Actual Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
Personnel Services $7,963,892 $8,193,697 $9,176,459 $9,024,207 ($152,252) (2 %)
Operating Expenses $4,096,607 $4,258,757 $4,534,579 $4,865,746 $331,167 7%
Capital Outlay $72,791 $42,322 $43,000 $53,800 $10,800 3%
Total $12,133,290 $12,494,776 $13,754,038 $13,943,753 $189,715 1%
ACCOUNTS:
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Code Category Actual Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
10 Salaries & Wages $5,906,655 $5,989,490 $5,922,829 ($436,661) (1 %)
20 Benefits $2,797,007 $3,186,969 $3,101,378 ($85,591) (3 %)
31 Professional Services $2,352,975 $2,549,975 $2,817,925 $267,950 11 %
Increase is due to inmate healthcare costs.
34 Contract Services $580,000 $605,000 $632,000 $27,000 4%
40 Travel & Per Diem $0 $0 $2,000 $2,000 100 %
Increase is for non-certified staff training.
41 Communications Services $49,000 $43,500 $43,000 ($500) (1 %)
42 Freight & Postage $800 $700 $700 $0 0%
43 Utility Services $587,000 $582,000 $611,500 $29,500 5%
Increase is due to increased water and sewer costs.
44 Rent & Leases $21,000 $0 $500 $500 100 %
45 Risk Management Allocation $281,956 $276,721 $286,737 $10,016 4%
46 Repair & Maintenance $91,987 $78,333 $81,123 $2,790 4%
47 Printing & Binding $300 $300 $300 $0 0%
49 Miscellaneous Charges $9,200 $9,560 8100 ($1,460) (15 %)
Decrease is due to reduction in the number of background investigations performed.
51 Office Supplies $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0%
52 Operating Supplies $284,039 $366,490 $359,861 ($6,629) (2 %)
54 Books/Pubs/Subs & Memberships $1,000 $1,000 1,000 $0 0%
55 Training & Education Expenses $6,000 $6,000 6,000 $0 0%
60 Capital Outlay $98,200 $43,000 $53,800 $10,800 3%
TOTAL $13,082,119 $13,754,038 $13,943,753 $189,715 1%
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
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR (FY15):
The Okaloosa County School Board served 42 students.
The Chaplain supervises approximately 30 volunteers from the community with an average of 200
inmates attending services weekly.
Reading glasses were provided to 421 inmates at a cost of $2.00 per pair.
Haircuts were provided for 1169 inmates at a cost of $10.00 each. Recovered revenue $ 4026.24
Law library services were provided for over 223 inmates.
Commissary sales totaled 609,909.83
Sold 8072 phone cards $ 139,131.72
Officers ran a weekly reading library with books donated to the facility.
Provided visitation for an average of 458 visits per week.
Trained 39 volunteers: 30 volunteers were cleared for unescorted access.
67 Form DD 214’s obtained for inmates
24 Birth Certificates obtained for inmates
23 individuals were successfully placement upon re-entry into the community
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:
1. Continue to maintain revenue through phone card and commissary sales.
2. Continue to provide services in accordance with Florida Model Jail Standards and the Florida corrections
Accreditation Commission.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Proposed
