Lackawanna County Prison Board 9 16 26

The Lackawanna County Prison Board meeting, held October 22, 2026, included acceptance of the controller’s report, the community corrections report, and the prison report. The controller reported no discrepancies in the July 2026 inmate and canteen account reconciliations. No contract awards, RFPs, or purchasing approvals were made. The warden said mandatory overtime had eased somewhat after the summer, while staffing vacancies and leave remained relevant concerns.

Procurement-related discussion centered on facility security and equipment needs raised by a union representative: a security device reportedly purchased by the county for the prison entrance has not been installed, privacy window tint for control areas has not progressed, and the camera system was described as glitching or freezing. The representative also raised concerns about single-person posts and classification procedures. Board members discussed medical care, detox follow-up, food, literacy, and access to eyeglasses; a 24-hour on-site physician service was described as specified in the existing contract. These discussions did not result in a recorded spending action or procurement vote.