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Lawmakers expressed concern to top brass at the Montana Department of Corrections this week over an audit showing limited educational offerings in the state’s correctional facilities. “​​I was pretty disappointed when I read the report because we have been going through a lot of these issues for at least three-and-a-half years,” said Rep. Fiona Nave, R-Columbus. […] The post ‘We don’t seem to be getting anywhere’: Legislators grill DOC officials over inmate education appeared first on Daily Mont

The state Legislative Audit Division concluded that at least $50,000 of inmate welfare funds went to inappropriate uses.

The Montana Department of Corrections promised Tuesday to pay back the Inmate Welfare Fund after a June audit uncovered at least $98,000 in questionable purchases over three years.

The state Legislative Audit Division concluded that at least $50,000 of inmate welfare funds went to inappropriate uses

The Montana Department of Corrections has promised to repay the Inmate Welfare Fund after a June audit uncovered at least $98,000 in questionable purchases over three years.