NASSAU-The auditor general has suggested limiting the amount of cash flowing through inmates’ accounts to prevent money laundering.
At present, there is no limit on deposits to inmates’ commissaries.
The auditor said, “If individuals are allowed to have large sums of monies deposited to their account, this may leave the entity susceptible to money laundering or other illegal activity.”
As a result, he recommended putting a limit on account deposits.
In a cost-cutting measure, the auditor recommended that the prison bakes its own bread. The facility now pays almost half a million dollars per year for bread.
“The BDCS may be spending more than necessary on food items,” the report said.
“We recommend that management carry out a cost analysis to determine the benefit of buying versus making bread by the prison staff and inmates.”
The report also said the three kitchens on the compound required repairs and upgraded appliances.
The auditor observed that the prison’s kitchens aren’t inspected regularly.
The report said, “If the kitchens are not maintained and inspected on a consistent basis, this can cause the entity to be in violation of reasonable health and safety requirements and put inmates and staff health at risk.
