Department Financial Summary
| Program | FY 2024 Actual | FY 2025 Actual | FY 2026 Original | FY 2026 Amended | FY 2027 Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departmental Administration (DOC) | $45.3M | $49.5M | $41.9M | $42.4M | $40.8M |
| Detention Centers | $70.5M | $75.8M | $77.8M | $79.3M | $76.0M |
| Food budget | $30.9M | $31.7M | $30.9M | $31.1M | $32.2M |
| Health | $325.6M | $389.9M | $377.5M | $417.3M | $433.1M |
| Offender Management | $45.8M | $50.5M | $58.6M | $65.1M | $58.7M |
| Private Prisons | $144.3M | $152.6M | $172.5M | $173.5M | $176.8M |
| State Prisons | $821.3M | $1.12B | $902.0M | $938.7M | $878.1M |
| Transition Centers | $43.0M | $46.3M | $50.9M | $51.8M | $49.8M |
| Probation Supervision | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | $1.53B | $1.91B | $1.71B | $1.80B | $1.75B |
Program-level detail is available beginning FY 2024. The whole-agency history below extends back to FY 2014.
Whole-Agency Budget by Fund Source (FY 2014–FY 2027)
| Fund Source | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 Amd | FY2027 App |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State General Funds | $1.13B | $1.15B | $1.17B | $1.16B | $1.18B | $1.18B | $1.07B | $1.14B | $1.21B | $1.34B | $1.42B | $1.82B | $1.78B | $1.72B |
| Federal Funds | $4.8M | $4.1M | $4.6M | $2.7M | $3.3M | $3.4M | $85.7M | $23.3M | $7.9M | $5.4M | $3.0M | $3.3M | $809,589 | $809,589 |
| Other Funds | $55.3M | $44.7M | $43.5M | $67.1M | $63.5M | $54.2M | $56.7M | $60.4M | $79.4M | $54.6M | $100.7M | $86.8M | $16.0M | $16.0M |
| TOTAL (all funds) | $1.19B | $1.20B | $1.22B | $1.23B | $1.25B | $1.24B | $1.23B | $1.22B | $1.30B | $1.40B | $1.53B | $1.91B | $1.80B | $1.75B |
FY 2014–FY 2025 are actual expenditures; FY 2026 is amended; FY 2027 is approved. Source: OPB Governor’s Budget Reports.
Amended FY 2026 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOC)
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time, regular state employees.
$499,496
Total Change
$499,496
Detention Centers
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time, regular state employees.
$1,466,193
Total Change
$1,466,193
Food budget
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time, regular state employees.
$36,601
2. Provide funds for food services at four modular correctional units.
$182,375
Total Change
$218,976
Health
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time, regular state employees.
$53,825
2. Increase funds for the physical health contract for a per diem increase ($10,946,108), outside-the-wire care ($15,000,000), and to reflect the opening of additional beds ($12,923,790).
$38,869,898
3. Increase funds for the mental health contract to increase staffing ratios.
$479,411
4. Increase funds for the dental health contract to increase staffing ratios.
$374,587
5. Utilize prior year funds ($20,402,982) for physical health risk share obligations.
Yes
Total Change
$39,777,721
Offender Management
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time, regular state employees.
$129,180
2. Increase funds for jail subsidy payments to local jails for housing Department of Corrections inmates.
$6,242,030
3. Increase funds for maintenance and support of the inmate assignment decision support system.
$125,892
Total Change
$6,497,102
Private Prisons
1. Increase funds for Jenkins Correctional Institution and Riverbend Correctional Institution to fully utilize available beds at correct tier rate added in HB68 (2025 Session).
$1,054,637
Total Change
$1,054,637
State Prisons
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time, regular state employees.
$12,050,341
2. Increase funds for additional correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios based on improved retention.
$4,982,902
3. Provide funds for start-up costs for three security threat group regional coordinators. (+3 positions)
$137,802
4. Provide funds for start-up costs for six canine handlers. (+6 positions)
$964,650
5. Increase funds for managed access and drone detection systems to prevent contraband in facilities.
$13,387,475
6. Provide funds for a pilot program at Autry State Prison to provide for peer led programming.
$150,000
7. Increase funds for additional programming at Metro Reentry Facility.
$93,179
8. Provide funds for required staff needed to meet accreditation requirements to operate a high school diploma program.
$93,672
9. Provide funds for operations at five modular correctional units.
$880,104
10. Increase funds for operations at Lee Arrendale State Prison.
$1,542,179
11. Provide funds for the purchase of public safety supplies and equipment.
$2,450,500
12. Increase funds for rent at the Arnall North Basic Correctional Officer Training Building.
$14,000
Total Change
(+9 positions)
$36,746,804
Transition Centers
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time, regular state employees.
$828,905
2. Increase funds for rent at the LaGrange and Clayton Transition Centers.
$47,197
Total Change
$876,102
FY 2027 Approved Budget Changes (HB 974)
Departmental Administration (DOC)
1. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
($20,748)
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
($37,154)
3. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the employer contribution rate for the State Health Benefit Plan from 29.454% to 20.264%.
($1,584,390)
4. Reflect an adjustment for GA@Work billings to meet projected expenditures.
$5,304
5. Increase funds to reflect an additional 2.92% increase in the employer contribution for the Employees' Retirement System.
$453,668
6. Increase funds for the Fleet Services Department to add one mechanic position to continue saving on in-house vehicle repairs and maintenance. (+1 positions)
$69,837
7. The department is directed to explore all options for additional closed-security, single-cell inmate capacity and report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by Friday, March 13, 2026. (CC:Yes)
Yes
8. Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for correctional officers to improve recruitment and retention. (CC:No)
Yes
Total Change
(+1 positions)
($1,113,483)
Detention Centers
1. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
($15,746)
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
($78,495)
3. Provide funds to enhance the retirement benefit for select POST certified law enforcement officers who are members of the Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) by increasing employer contribution to the savings plan.
$275,818
4. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the employer contribution rate for the State Health Benefit Plan from 29.454% to 20.264%.
($3,347,325)
5. Reflect an adjustment for GA@Work billings to meet projected expenditures.
$14,117
6. Increase funds to reflect an additional 2.92% increase in the employer contribution for the Employees' Retirement System.
$1,012,763
7. Reduce funds and utilize Opioid Settlement Trust Funds to provide a continuum of programs, services, and supports for adults who abuse opioids.
$368,416
8. Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for correctional officers to improve recruitment and retention. (CC:No)
Yes
Total Change
($1,770,452)
Food budget
1. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
($282)
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
($1,855)
3. Provide funds to enhance the retirement benefit for select POST certified law enforcement officers who are members of the Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) by increasing employer contribution to the savings plan.
$5,851
4. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the employer contribution rate for the State Health Benefit Plan from 29.454% to 20.264%.
($79,091)
5. Reflect an adjustment for GA@Work billings to meet projected expenditures.
$479
6. Increase funds to reflect an additional 2.92% increase in the employer contribution for the Employees' Retirement System.
$25,637
7. Increase funds for food services at four modular correctional units.
$364,749
8. Provide funds for food services across state facilities contracted with Georgia Correctional Industries due to rising food costs. (CC:Provide funds for food services across state facilities contracted with Georgia Correctional Industries due to rising food costs.)
$500,000
9. Increase funds for farm equipment upgrades. (CC:Increase funds for farm equipment upgrades.)
$500,000
10. Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for correctional officers to improve recruitment and retention. (CC:No)
Yes
Total Change
$1,315,488
Health
1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 21.91% to 22.32%.
$149
2. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
($4,670)
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
($4,700)
4. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the employer contribution rate for the State Health Benefit Plan from 29.454% to 20.264%.
($200,420)
5. Reflect an adjustment for GA@Work billings to meet projected expenditures.
$1,137
6. Increase funds to reflect an additional 2.92% increase in the employer contribution for the Employees' Retirement System.
$61,485
7. Increase funds for the physical health contract for a per diem increase ($23,627,395) and to reflect the opening of additional beds ($24,253,500). (CC:Increase funds for the physical health contract for a per diem increase and to reflect the opening of additional beds.)
$38,486,479
8. Increase funds for the dental health contract to increase staffing ratios.
$1,498,347
9. Increase funds for the mental health contract to increase staffing ratios.
$12,127,034
10. Increase funds for the pharmacy contract for a per diem increase.
$3,681,328
11. Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for correctional officers to improve recruitment and retention. (CC:No)
Yes
Total Change
$55,646,169
Offender Management
1. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
($3,125)
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
($5,459)
3. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the employer contribution rate for the State Health Benefit Plan from 29.454% to 20.264%.
($232,782)
4. Reflect an adjustment for GA@Work billings to meet projected expenditures.
$1,157
5. Increase funds to reflect an additional 2.92% increase in the employer contribution for the Employees' Retirement System.
$70,026
6. Increase funds for maintenance and support of the inmate assignment decision support system.
$257,800
7. Increase funds for residential substance abuse treatment programs. (CC:No)
Yes
8. Provide funds for rural local county jail reimbursement where more than 20% of jail capacity utilization is occupied by detainees unable to make bail on contraband or drone-related charges. (CC:No; Recognize additional funding in Judicial Council for expedited adjudication.)
Yes
Total Change
$87,617
Private Prisons
1. Increase funds for Jenkins Correctional Institution and Riverbend Correctional Institution to fully utilize available beds at correct tier rate added in HB 68 (2025 Session).
$1,055,658
2. Increase funds to add 160 private prison beds at Coffee Correctional Institution and 103 private prison beds at Wheeler Correctional Institution. (CC:Increase funds for 200 additional non-dormitory beds.)
$3,214,920
Total Change
$4,270,578
State Prisons
1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 21.91% to 22.32%.
$776
2. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
($151,445)
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
($665,416)
4. Provide funds to enhance the retirement benefit for select POST certified law enforcement officers who are members of the Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) by increasing employer contribution to the savings plan.
$2,095,612
5. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the employer contribution rate for the State Health Benefit Plan from 29.454% to 20.264%.
($28,375,825)
6. Reflect an adjustment for GA@Work billings to meet projected expenditures.
$170,066
7. Increase funds to reflect an additional 2.92% increase in the employer contribution for the Employees' Retirement System.
$8,797,604
8. Utilize existing funds ($10,793,600) for managed access and drone detection systems to prevent contraband in facilities. (CC:Yes)
Yes
9. Increase funds for additional correctional officer positions to improve staff-to-offender ratios based on improved retention.
$28,527,189
10. Increase funds for six canine handlers. (+6 positions)
$695,018
11. Increase funds to annualize personnel for the Over Watch and Logistics (OWL) Unit.
$1,443,038
12. Increase funds for additional programming at Metro Reentry Facility. (CC:No)
Yes
13. Provide funds for three security threat group regional coordinators. (+3 positions)
$377,168
14. Provide funds for five managed access analysts. (+5 positions)
$409,040
15. Increase funds for operations at Lee Arrendale State Prison.
$3,879,259
16. Increase funds for additional technology costs for the Over Watch and Logistics (OWL) Unit to enhance safety, security, and technology.
$5,521,230
17. Provide funds for required staff needed to meet accreditation requirements to operate a high school diploma program. (CC:Reduce funds for the high school diploma program and explore virtual high school options.)
($104,000)
18. Provide funds for operations at five modular correctional units.
$1,760,207
19. Increase funds for rent at Arnall North Basic Correctional Officer Training Building. (CC:Increase funds for rent at Arnall North Basic Correctional Officer Training Building.)
$14,000
20. Increase funds for food contracts.
$528,167
21. Increase funds for residential substance abuse treatment programs. (CC:No; Reduce funds and utilize Opioid Settlement Trust Funds to provide a continuum of programs, services, and supports for adults who abuse opioids.)
Yes
22. Increase funds for offender call monitoring contract due to an increase in usage.
$1,118,244
23. Increase funds for data intelligence annual maintenance.
$1,750,000
24. Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for correctional officers to improve recruitment and retention. (CC:No)
Yes
25. Reduce funds for one-time funding of tablets for HB 68 (2025 Session).
($1,538,700)
26. Reduce funds to reflect end of contract.
($104,000)
27. Reduce funds and reflect funding for major repairs and renovations (MRR) in G.O. Bonds.
($50,000,000)
Total Change
(+14 positions)
($23,852,768)
Transition Centers
1. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications and infrastructure rates for the Georgia Technology Authority.
($9,604)
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
($43,567)
3. Provide funds to enhance the retirement benefit for select POST certified law enforcement officers who are members of the Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) by increasing employer contribution to the savings plan.
$151,718
4. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in the employer contribution rate for the State Health Benefit Plan from 29.454% to 20.264%.
($1,857,844)
5. Reflect an adjustment for GA@Work billings to meet projected expenditures.
$7,138
6. Increase funds to reflect an additional 2.92% increase in the employer contribution for the Employees' Retirement System.
$601,462
7. Increase funds for rent at LaGrange and Clayton Transition Centers.
$23,599
8. The department is directed to work with the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) to design and construct two new transition centers funded in the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and provide a progress reports quarterly to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Appropriations Committee, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. (CC:Yes)
Yes
9. Increase funds for a $2,000 salary adjustment for correctional officers to improve recruitment and retention. (CC:No)
Yes
Total Change
($1,127,098)
Source: Governor's Budget Report, Amended FY 2026 and FY 2027
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