Lackawanna County Prison Board 10-21-26

The Lackawanna County Prison Board met on October 21, 2026. The board approved the prior meeting’s minutes and accepted the controller’s, house arrest, and warden’s reports. The controller reported September balances of $470,124.17 in the inmate checking account and $400,773.76 in the canteen account, and said $13,645.39 was paid from the canteen account for inmates’ benefit, welfare, and education. No contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were presented or voted on.

The warden reported that, following concerns raised at the previous meeting, the County IT Department arranged a comprehensive inspection and audit of the prison camera system with the company that services it. The review found some minor issues, including batteries and other parts that are being replaced; no costs or vendor name were provided. The meeting also covered September facility operations and staffing. No other procurement actions were identified.