Lackawanna County Prison Board 6 17 26

The Lackawanna County Prison Board held a meeting on June 17, 2026, focusing on financial and operational updates related to the county prison. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of payables for the Greene County Correction Center and the prison, and a motion to renew a six-month investment account with the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust. The board reviewed detailed financial reconciliations of inmate and canteen accounts, noting balances and monthly expenditures for inmate welfare and education. A grant award of approximately $162,000 was announced to expand medically assisted treatment (MAT) programs for inmates, highlighting coordination efforts for post-release support. The meeting also addressed staffing challenges impacting overtime costs, with discussions on potential staffing increases to reduce overtime expenses. Additionally, the board considered the use of canteen funds for educational programs, including dyslexia testing and training. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but ongoing financial management and grant funding were emphasized as critical to prison operations and inmate welfare.