Alfalfa County reviews jail cost analysis, considers asking state for higher per-inmate reimbursement
February 23, 2026 | Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
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Alfalfa County commissioners reviewed a 2025–26 jail cost analysis and discussed asking the state to increase per-inmate reimbursement.
The board examined a summary sheet for the county jail and discussed whether to approve the analysis. "He would like for it to be approved," said Speaker 3, describing staff'level intent to forward the material. Speaker 2 told the group the "average daily cost per inmate is about $92" and noted the county currently receives roughly $36 per inmate from the state.
The discussion centered on the gap between the county'calculated cost and current reimbursement. Speaker 3 said a letter will be sent "to the state and to try and get a little more money," and board members discussed whether formal approval of the summary was needed so staff could proceed.
No formal roll call or final recorded outcome on the approval of the analysis appears in the transcript excerpt provided; the record shows the board discussed and expressed support for moving the information to state officials for potential additional funding.
Next steps: staff indicated it will transmit the analysis and a supporting letter to the state; any change to per-inmate reimbursement would require action or approval by the state or other payor agencies and is not decided by the board in this meeting.
The board examined a summary sheet for the county jail and discussed whether to approve the analysis. "He would like for it to be approved," said Speaker 3, describing staff'level intent to forward the material. Speaker 2 told the group the "average daily cost per inmate is about $92" and noted the county currently receives roughly $36 per inmate from the state.
The discussion centered on the gap between the county'calculated cost and current reimbursement. Speaker 3 said a letter will be sent "to the state and to try and get a little more money," and board members discussed whether formal approval of the summary was needed so staff could proceed.
No formal roll call or final recorded outcome on the approval of the analysis appears in the transcript excerpt provided; the record shows the board discussed and expressed support for moving the information to state officials for potential additional funding.
Next steps: staff indicated it will transmit the analysis and a supporting letter to the state; any change to per-inmate reimbursement would require action or approval by the state or other payor agencies and is not decided by the board in this meeting.
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