New York State Department of Correctional Services 2008-2009 Spending Plan

September 25, 2008 The savings proposed in this plan will be captured by establishing and monitoring individual spending plans for each facility, which establish the fiscal resource limits available. Savings are designed around maintaining facilities in a safe and secure basis by limiting the impact on direct inmate services. A natural decline in the inmate population that has already occurred allows for consolidation of programs and living units through staff attrition and redeployment. The Department's operating budget is comprised of more than 75% for staffing and less than 25% of non-personal service costs. The fixed and administrative cost . . .