Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

23010.6.1 Authorized Expenditures

• The following items are examples of appropriate expenditures from the IWFInmate Welfare Fund:

  • Inmate Benefits

    • Purchase of, repair to, and postage on fiction books for inmate libraries.

    • Newspaper and magazine subscriptions for library and entertainment purposes.

    • Rental of movie films and video tapes (including postage and/or freight) for institutions/facilities and permanent camps.

    • When regular television service is unavailable, the most cost effective alternative can be provided which include cable, satellite or streaming.

    • Paints and materials for signs and show cards.

    • Miscellaneous expenses for prizes and awards, general entertainment, and New Year’s entertainment.

    • Minor construction, (e.g., a few shelves, camp or yard canteen shacks, etc., and repair projects for the benefit or welfare of inmates). Procedures outlined under Chapter 2, Article 4-Capitol Outlay shall be followed, and any construction to be paid out of the IWFInmate Welfare Fund shall be submitted to the Secretary or designee for approval.

    • Athletic supplies and exercise equipment such as stationary bikes, scoreboards, pumps, cones, bases and field equipment (excluding weights) subject to local institution security requirements.

    • Musical instruments, subject to local institution security requirements.

    • Non-affixed items (High chairs, storage bins).

    • Institution inmate visiting areas expenditure items (improvement to childen play areas, games, toys and books) subject to institution security requirements.

    • Audio visual equipment on mobile racks, such as televisions with instructional/informative content.

    • Dishes, linens, pots/pans, utensils for family visiting and/or family housing units (excluding furniture and appliances).

  • Canteen

    • Salaries and benefits for the institution/facility canteen manager and other canteen positions.

    • Merchandise purchases for resale to inmates.

    • Purchase of canteen materials, (e.g., wrapping paper, paper bags, twine, paper napkins), and miscellaneous operating expenses, such as printer/fax supplies, stationary, and repairs to counters and shelves.

    • Purchase and repair of equipment used in the canteen, such as sale scanners and terminals, typewriters, adding machines, or any equipment necessary for the operation of the canteen.

    • Temporary help.

  • Handicraft

    • Materials purchased for resale to the inmates for their projects.

    • Miscellaneous operating expenses in production of articles for sale, (e.g., glue, brushes), rental of equipment, and repair of movable equipment. Purchase of equipment necessary for the production and sale of handicraft items does not include items used in occupational therapy or in teaching of arts and crafts.

    • Hobby type materials, subject to local institution security requirements (e.g: knitting needles (plastic), yarn, origami).

  • Photo Project

    • Rental, purchase, and repair of cameras.

    • Miscellaneous items, such as backdrops or lights.

    • Photographic film or photo paper.

  • Administration

    • Accounting personnel working on IWFInmate Welfare Fund bookkeeping.

    • Miscellaneous office expenses and equipment for IWFInmate Welfare Fund accounting positions.

    • Workers’ Compensation Insurance premium payments on all IWFInmate Welfare Fund positions.

  • Staff Benefits

    • Staff benefits, including employer contributions for retirement, health and welfare insurance, and unemployment compensation for IWFInmate Welfare Fund positions.

  • Inmate Pay

    • Pay for inmates employed in IWFInmate Welfare Fund activities, such as canteen, handicraft, photo projects, and motion picture projectionists.