In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by law, the commissioner shall monitor any contracts with prison contractors providing correctional services and shall report at least annually, or as requested, to the state and local government committee of the senate and the committee of the house of representatives having oversight over corrections or any other legislative committee regarding the performance of the contractor. The comptroller of the treasury shall audit the performance of the department of correction and the private contractor to ensure that the state is receiving the quality and level of services as described in the contract based upon the performance criteria, the monitoring process and any applicable sanctions that might be incurred. The comptroller shall report annually, or as otherwise requested, to the state and local government committee of the senate and the committee of the house of representatives having oversight over corrections.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates
Chapter 24 - Private Prison Contracting Act of 1986
§ 41-24-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 41-24-106. Standards of Security — Resumption of State Control on Termination of Contract
§ 41-24-108. Application of Certain Criminal Laws to Contractor-Operated Facilities
§ 41-24-109. Monitoring of Contractor Performance — Reports
§ 41-24-110. Powers and Duties Not Delegable to Contractor
§ 41-24-111. Application of Certain Administrative Laws to Contractor
§ 41-24-116. Escape From Private Prison or Facility
§ 41-24-117. Records Relating to Inmates in Private Facilities