Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Part 1: Administration and Management

Budget Preparation 5-ACI-1B-04 (Ref. 4-4028)

The institution’s budget request complies with the policies, procedures, and instructions of the jurisdiction of which the institution is a part. Institution staff participate in preparing the institution’s written budget request.

Comment : Staff participation in budget development helps define needed resources and provides staff with a better understanding of budgetary constraints and priorities.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Budget.

Process Indicators : Staff interviews.

5-ACI-1B-05 (Ref. 4-4029)

The warden/superintendent participates in budget deliberations conducted by the parent agency or the next higher level of government. This participation includes requests for funds for maintaining the institution’s daily operations, financing capital projects, and supporting long-range objectives, program de- velopment, and additional staff requirements.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Budget.

Process Indicators : Staff interviews. Meeting minutes.

5-ACI-1B-06 (Ref. 4-4030)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for budget revisions.

Comment : Because it is a guideline for anticipated revenues and expenditures, a budget may be revised periodically. Significant revisions should be approved by the parent agency and any other appropriate government agency.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Budget.

Process Indicators : Documentation of budget revisions.

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