Comptroller’s Office Issues Audit of the Dutchess County Jail’s

Inmate and Commissary Accounts

Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois announces that her office has completed an audit report of the Dutchess County Jail’s Inmate, Commissary, and Inmate Welfare accounts for the period January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018.

This audit was requested by the Sheriff’s Office to comply with New York State Law, and in response to the New York State Commission of Corrections February 2018 report titled “The Worst Offenders Report: The Most Problematic Local Correctional Facilities of New York State.” Lack of a periodic audit of the commissary account was one of 14 findings that the NYSCOC cited in their evaluation of the Dutchess County Jail.

The audit of the Inmate, Commissary, and Inmate Welfare accounts revealed no misstatements or mishandling of cash or funds. The summary findings of the audit include a lack of full segregation of duties and outdated written policies and procedures. The Comptroller’s Office also recommends that the excessive cash balance in the inmate welfare account be spent on the welfare and rehabilitation of the inmates in accordance with State Law.

For more information download a copy of the report here (.pdf)