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

Part 1: Administration and Management

Institutional Insurance 5-ACI-1B-17 (Ref. 4-4041)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for institutional insurance coverage, including, at a minimum, the following: worker’s compensation, civ- il liability for employees, liability for official vehicles, and a public employee blanket bond.

Comment : Coverage can be provided by private companies, a self-insurer’s pro- gram, or state indemnification.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Insurance policies.

Process Indicators : Review of insurance policies.

Commissary/Canteen 5-ACI-1B-18 (Ref. 4-4042)

An inmate commissary or canteen is available where inmates can purchase ap- proved items that are not furnished by the facility. The canteen/commissary’s operations are strictly controlled using standard accounting procedures. Comment : To minimize differences in individual spending power, restrictions should be placed on purchases and means of purchase other than cash should be considered.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process and forms for canteen fund. Ac- counting procedures.

Process Indicators : Canteen records. Offender records.

5-ACI-1B-19 (Ref. 4-4043)

Commissary/canteen funds are audited independently following standard ac- counting procedures, and an annual financial status report is available as a public document.

Comment : An annual report outlining the commissary/canteen’s financial status helps to safeguard the integrity of these operations.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Accounting procedures. Process and forms for canteen fund.

Process Indicators : Canteen records. Audit reports. Annual financial status reports.

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