What is included in the Special Services Fund?

The Special Services Fund typically includes all profits generated by the Canteen, which operates within correctional facilities to provide inmates with personal items and snacks. The net profits from the Canteen are designated for specific purposes that benefit inmate programs and facility services. Utilizing these funds can enhance the overall welfare of inmates through various programs and activities, support recreation, education, or other rehabilitative efforts.

While emergency operational funds, excess food budgets, and inmate program funding may sound relevant, they do not constitute the entirety of what comprises the Special Services Fund. Emergency operational funds often serve immediate response needs rather than long-term support. An excess food budget may involve managing resources rather than generating profits. Inmate program funding might be a permissible use of the funds, but it is not the source itself. Thus, the net profits from the Canteen are a critical component of the Special Services Fund, directly impacting how those funds can be allocated within the institution.