Lackawanna County Prison Board 6-17-26

The Lackawanna County Prison Board held a meeting on June 17, 2026, where they approved minutes and current payables for the Weidner Correction Center and the prison. The Controller's report detailed inmate and canteen account reconciliations, including investment accounts and expenditures totaling over $92,000 from the canteen account for inmate welfare and education. The board also discussed renewing investment funds and reviewed reports on community corrections, inmate population, staffing, and overtime expenses. A significant focus was on managing high overtime costs, staffing shortages, and medical staffing vacancies, including the vacant prison doctor position, which impacts inmate hospital visits. The board acknowledged a recent $162,000 grant award to expand medically assisted treatment programs for inmates. Public comments praised educational initiatives and raised questions about the use of canteen funds for dyslexia testing. The meeting concluded with motions to accept reports and adjournment.