NCJ Number
157048
Date Published
1994
Length
16 pages
Annotation
Corrections statistics are presented.
Abstract
This annual report provides the results of an audit to determine the extent to which the Tennessee Corrections Institute met its legislative mandate; to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of management's organization and use of resources to accomplish the Institute's mission; and to make recommendations that might result in more efficient and effective operation of the Institute. Findings indicate that all local correctional facilities are not inspected annually; statutorily mandated research activities have been very limited in recent years; field staff's activities are not adequately documented; the Board of Control has no procedural rules to structure its activities; the Institute's policies and procedures manual has not been updated recently; and the Board of Control does not have a representative from Youth Corrections. In addition, the audit addresses several issues which affect the Institute and local correctional facilities; the Institute's lack of power to directly enforce compliance with its standards; the Institute's training of local correctional staff; and comments by the Institute's clients regarding its staff and services. Issues for legislative consideration also are suggested. An organizational chart for the Institute is provided.