Chapter 1 – General Administration

15080.4 Offender Information Services Branch

• The Offender Information Services Branch (OISBOffender Information Services Branch) has been designated as the primary provider of summary statistical information about CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmates and parolees. The OISBOffender Information Services Branch responds to special requests; compiles statistical reports; prepares legislative estimates, and population projections; coordinates the timely, accurate, and consistent coding and entry of data; and performs data integrity control functions for the Offender Based Information System, classification, incident, and all other major current and proposed computerized inmate and parolee databases.

• Estimates and Statistical Analysis Section

  • The Estimates and Statistical Analysis Section is the primary source for summary statistical information on inmates and parolees under the jurisdiction of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This Section ensures that CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has accurate data and analyses on which to base program planning and direction; compiles and analyzes information for special projects, court cases, special task forces or programs; prepares periodical statistical reports about inmates and parolees used in budget planning, legislative responses, and audits; and prepares all CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation projections of future facility and parole populations, including inmate classification levels. This Section also prepares estimates of the impact of proposed legislation, ballot initiatives, and administrative policy changes. In addition, this Section reviews and approves CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation information to be disseminated to the public by CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation branches and divisions.

• Information Quality Support Section

  • The information Quality Support Section (IQSSInformation Quality Support Section) in OISBOffender Information Services Branch is responsible for providing Quality Assurance (QAQuality Assurance) oversight for major current, proposed, and future statewide offender information systems. The QAQuality Assurance procedures to be applied to these CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation information systems include continuous monitoring of the validity and currency of data, and developing appropriate procedures and solutions to correct inaccuracies or out of date data.

  • The IQSSInformation Quality Support Section does not directly implement most procedures and solutions. Rather, once a problem has been identified, IQSSInformation Quality Support Section provides the owners of the data with the tools and procedures aimed at eliminating the problem. After the owners of the data have implemented these tools and procedures, the IQSSInformation Quality Support Section provides ongoing review of the data to ensure its accuracy, currency, and completeness.

  • This Section also conducts routine and special analyses to maintain accuracy and integrity of data; handles requests for changes and improvements in the data systems; and provides necessary training for facility OBISOffender Based Information System operations.