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PEER Review shows Mississippi Prison Industries Corp. has lost over $6 million

By: Sarah Ulmer - May 21, 2018

Watchdog: Mississippi nonprofit has lost $6.7M, can’t show it’s aiding inmates

Mississippi Prison Industries Corp., which has lost $6.7 million since 2012, must take drastic steps to survive, including possible bankruptcy, a scathing report by the state’s legislative watchdog concludes.

The board responded Monday that it takes the report “very seriously” and that when the board meets again in June, it will discuss the analysis, conclusion and recommendations.

Since fiscal 2012, the nonprofit has seen its net worth decline by $6.7 million — $3.2 million over the past two years — and its cash balance decline from $4.8 million to less than $600,000.

A previous review by PEER found that “many invoices from vendors … were not located in the office.”

You can view the PEER report here: 

A Review of the Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation 

Clarion Ledger

5/21/2018

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Sarah Ulmer

Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com