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Public Administator Cost-Benefit Analysis The purpose of the Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is to evaluate the success of a project and establish whether or not the proposed expenditure of public funds is justifiable. Legislators and members of the Executive Leadership can use the CBA to guide them toward the most suitable goods and services. The CBA, it is hoped, would aid the community's leadership in making wise choices. While it's impossible to know for sure, it's hoped that examining the data will help the community save money and resources in the long run. Profitability and potential for loss are just two of many criteria against which this plan can be weighed. Making Decisions Regarding Public Expenditures When numbers for Washington are compared to those from earlier years, we see a drop of 54 percent in admissions (Corrections, 2021). The Blake v. Washington state judgment by the state's highest court altered the law on drug possession and the burden of proof. Washington's current controlled substance possession law was deemed unconstitutional by the majority ruling because it did not require prosecution to prove that defendants knew they were in possession of the drugs (Riordan, 2021). The resulting mass release of inmates has allowed the department of corrections to shut down expensive to operate or repair facilities. The Department of Correction in Washington state can also change the emphasis of the prison system from a punitive "spend your time in jail or prison" mentality to one that allows eligible offenders to complete their sentences in the comfort of their own homes. The examination of costs and benefits will Weigh the costs of incarcerating those convicted of drug offences and drug-related crimes against the benefits of expanding drug sentencing alternatives such outpatient treatment and counseling will be morally and monetarily good for Washington state. If offenders who cannot be released into society due to the gravity of their crime may be housed in fewer, smaller facilities, we may be able to save money by not incarcerating them. The Department of Corrections is striving to strike a balance between its mandate to increase public safety and its commitment to run a secure, humane prison system that also has the power to positively alter the lives of those who come into contact with it. Economic Theory The money that would have been spent on incarcerating people in Washington state can now be redirected to public services, according to the economic theory that comes with jail consolidation. With fewer inmates and demands for budget cuts from the governor and legislature, the Department

of Corrections is struggling to keep costs down (Cornfield, 2021). Outpatient drug addiction treatment, counseling, and linking homeless people who have resorted to criminality out of desperation with resources that can help them would all make up the bulk of these proposed initiatives. Given the anticipated decrease in jail populations, it is likely that these programs will be funded with money previously allocated to the corrections system. Economic Theory Influence My cost-benefit analysis of the Washington state department of prisons' unit consolidations and closures was influenced by economic theory. I, like many others, am curious as to how successful this initiative will be. I'm curious to see if the requirement for public safety and the rehabilitation of persons in crisis can be met by shifting the finances out of the jail system and towards rehabilitation, retraining, and skills acquisition. Also, I'm curious to learn if, in the long run, the community can help the government save money by diverting some of the resources currently allocated to the incarceration of its members. It will be fascinating to observe how much money is required to support these programs for people who have been convicted of offenses that would have resulted in a prison sentence but are instead participating in a rehabilitation program while living at home. Conclusion Prison reform is long overdue, in the eyes of some. As more and more regulations are enacted, the cost to the correctional budget rises steadily. It is the goal of the Washington state department of corrections to facilitate a more successful reintegration into society following incarceration by allowing eligible inmates to serve their time at home, where they can continue with their daily lives under supervision while also undergoing any court-mandated treatment. Many individuals are concerned that the community will be forced to pay a higher price in the form of taxes or become victims of a catch-and-release system in the Washington state criminal justice system as a result of this change. References Cornfield, J. (2021, July 14). With fewer inmates, state prepares to close prison units. Bellevue Reporter. https://www.bellevuereporter.com/northwest/with-fewer-inmates-state-preparesto-close- prison-units/ . Corrections, W. S. D. (2021, July). Prison Bed Consolidation and Unit Closures. News Spotlight: Prison Bed Consolidation and Unit Closures | Washington State Department of Corrections. https://www.doc.wa.gov/news/2021/spotlight/unit-closures.htm#main-content . Riordan, K. (2021, May 27). Here's why the Washington DOC is considering closing 18 living units in 12 prisons. krem.com. https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/washington-docconsiders-closing- 18-living-units-in-12-prisons/293-3996730f-2bcb-46a8-afcfbed204ca6932#:~:text= %E2%80%94%20The%20Washington%20Department%20of %20Corrections,unused%20capacity %20in%20its%20facilities.

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