§ 41-24-109 — Monitoring of contractor performance - Reports

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 state government committee of the house of representatives 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 state government committee of the house of representatives.

Legislative History

Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 65, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 75, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 64, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1986, ch. 932, § 9; 2001, ch. 132, §8; 2011 , ch. 410, § 2(q), (r).