Item 47

Authorize to budget and expend prior state fiscal year balance forward funds in the amount of $30,000 from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, for expenses related to the care and custody of inmates in the NH Department of Corrections system. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. (2) Further authorize to enter into a contract with The Nakamoto Group Inc., d/b/a Nakamoto Correctional Consulting, Rockville, MD, to provide Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditing Services for the NH Department of Corrections, in the amount of $20,250. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, with the option to renew for two additional periods of up to one year each. 100% Federal Funds.