Nevada_Executive_Budget_2013-2015

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - To protect the public by confining convicted felons according to the law, while keeping staff and inmates safe.
Department Budget Highlights:
1. Adjustments to Caseload - The department budget includes caseload adjustments based
on JFA Associates October 2012 projections, resulting in an increase of 330 additional
inmates over the biennium. The budget is based on serving an average inmate population of
12,746 in fiscal year 2014 and 12,774 in fiscal year 2015.
2. Transfer of Parole Services - The department budget includes the realignment of parole
services to provide continuum of care of convicted felons returning to the community. This
includes the transfer of 105 existing positions from the Division of Parole and Probation and
two new positions.
3. Upgrade and Enhance Information Technology - The department budget places a
high priority on updating information technology infrastructure. This includes a one-shot
appropriation for the Nevada Offender Tracking Information System (NOTIS) upgrade and
end-user training, and 3.51 new information technology positions.
4. Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) - The Governor's Executive Budget includes
approximately thirty million in department CIPs. Noteworthy projects include the Ely State
Prison execution chamber and various facility replacements of HVAC systems, door control
panels, electrical, lighting, flooring, bathrooms, chillers and boilers.
Department Biennium Total by Funding Source
Funding
88% General Fund
8% Other
2% Transfers
1% Federal Fund
Department 2014 2015
Total $ 290,787,681 297,728,980
Total FTE 2,852.68 2,850.68
Department Biennium Total by Core Function
Core Function
84% Public Safety
16% Health Services
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS