Riverside Regional Jail Authority

The meeting agenda included the approval of prior minutes and committee reports. The Finance Committee reviewed the FY 2027 Preliminary Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget, along with the Executive Summary for the December 2025 Financial Report. The Superintendent's Report covered security incidents, personnel updates, facilities improvements, program launches (including Grounded Minds Yoga and ServSafe for inmates), and community engagement. Key discussions involved negotiations for the ICE contract and ongoing compliance audits. The board entered closed session to discuss the Superintendent's annual performance evaluation and subsequently approved a 3% salary increase and two months' severance pay for the Superintendent, effective January 1, 2026.

The meeting included a review of the FY 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget. Also, the Executive Summary for the January 2025 Financial Report and a refunding opportunity were reviewed. Discussions were held regarding the DBHDS Restoration Unit Project, including a review of the proposed contract by RRJA legal counsel. The Superintendent provided a report, emphasizing kindness, employee satisfaction, and inmate activities, and also mentioned an inmate death. The Finance Committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2023 Jail Cost Report and cash balances for various accounts.

The agenda includes the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), covering draft financial statements, an audit committee letter, a management letter, and a VRS letter. The Executive Summary for FY 2026, including the July and August 2025 Finance Report, will be reviewed. Discussions will also cover wire fraud, cyber risk insurance, Virginia Compensation Board revenue, and staff bonuses. The proposed Calendar Year 2026 Meeting Schedule will be presented, along with the Superintendent's Report and comments from the Board.