MEMORANDUM FOR KATHLEEN HAWK SAWYER

EXECUTIVE DIGEST

INTRODUCTION

Court-Ordered Financial Obligations
Roles and Responsibilities for the IFRP
Sources of Inmate Earnings
IFRP Payments
Effects of Non-Participation

Implementation of IFRP Guidance Can Be Improved

Description of Implementation Problems
Sanctions
Conclusion
Recommendation
Documenting Inmate Progress
Conclusion
Recommendation
IFRP Quality Review Procedures
Conclusion
Recommendation

Community Corrections Centers Should Assist in Collecting IFRP Payments

Conclusion
Recommendation

APPENDIX I: Scope and Methodology

APPENDIX II: BOP's Response to the Draft Report

APPENDIX III: Office of the Inspector General's Analysis of BOP's Response