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An Audit Report on Complaint, Inspection, and Enforcement Processes at the Commission on Jail Standards

June 2025

Overview

The Commission on Jail Standards (Commission) had processes and related controls to ensure that enforcement processes were conducted in accordance with applicable requirements. However, its complaint process, inspection process, and related data had weaknesses that could impact the Commission's ability to effectively fulfill its core functions of providing safe, secure, and suitable local jail facilities.

HIGH

COMPLAINTS

The Commission did not perform all complaint processes in accordance with its policy. Additionally, the data related to complaints was not accurate.

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MEDIUM

INSPECTIONS

While the Commission completed most inspections as required and followed applicable requirements, the Commission should complete all limited inspections and update its processes for evaluating and scheduling jail inspections.

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LOW

ENFORCEMENT

The Commission had processes to ensure that enforcement actions were conducted in accordance with applicable requirements.

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