The Division of Parole’s current-year savings target is $18.1 million, reflecting the Governor’s order for a 10.35 percent reduction in projected agency spending. The Division of Parole is currently expected to achieve its entire $18.1 million spending reduction target.
Major Savings Initiatives
Actions undertaken by the Division of Parole will achieve savings without threatening the agency’s ability to meet its core public safety mission. The agency is implementing the following actions to achieve its savings target:
A recast of needs associated with court-mandated supervision of sex offenders and cancelling Parole Officer training classes, results in reductions in the workforce while still maintaining appropriate levels of community supervision (138 personnel including 80 fewer parole officers with a savings of $5.4 million).
Conserving resources through the use of video conferencing, cancelling upcoming conferences, postponing technology projects, and curtailing equipment purchases ($4.4 million of savings).
Ending certain contracts for relapse prevention treatment and housing contracts which are underutilized or where other alternatives exist.