AUDIT FINDS PRISON SYSTEM COULD SAVE ABOUT $3.9 MILLION WITH BETTER PROCESSES

LINCOLN- State Auditor Mike Foley’s office released a report finding Nebraska’s state prisons could say $3.9 million by addressing healthcare and health insurance for inmates. Rob Jeffreys, the department’s director, found the report to be very beneficial and will work to implement the suggested policies.

The most significant change is ensuring that all eligible inmates apply for and receive Medicaid, doing so would save the state $3.5 million. The state auditor’s office also recommended updates to the process inmates go through to receive their pay. The current system is backlogged and needs an overhaul.

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