The source of revenue is merchandise sales. This account is for enterprise activities carried out through vocational education programs at the correctional institutions. Revenue comes from the sale of inmate goods and services. This account is for financial assistance for clothing and transportation for parolees and discharged prisoners. This account is for various inmate welfare and betterment activities at the correctional institutions.
Revenue includes profits from inmate store activities.
This program provides policy and operational direction as well as administrative support to the various operating programs. Activities include the Office of the Secretary, legislative and constituent affairs, public information, planning and research, community protection, human resources, financial services, management services, information technology, risk management and safety, and other administrative functions. OCO provides for the safe and humane confinement of offenders in carrying out the major objectives defined in the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. Each institution is obligated to provide a range of basic services to meet the needs of its offender population including food service, health care, education, vocational, and work programs. OCO also manages 15 work release facilities, which provide an opportunity for offenders to successfully transition back to the community with employment and an approved residence.