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| Corrections Department does the right thing with its fiscal jackpot |
| By enidnews.com |
| Published: 11/02/2016 |
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State prison employees will have a little something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. The state Board of Corrections has approved one-time stipends of $1,750 for all of its employees who have been with the agency for at least six months. Those who have been with the agency for less than six months will get their stipend after they’ve been around half a year. For most of the about 4,000 workers, the money should be distributed by late November. The money comes from more than $10 million the corrections department got as a result of the state finishing its budget year with an unexpected surplus. After three budget failures repeatedly rolled back appropriations, the state had a few dollars left over. After considering other options, Gov. Mary Fallin decided to send the money back to the agencies in proportion to the amount they were cut during the budget failures. Read More. |
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