Prison Rape Elimination Act Audit Services

The Vendor is required to provide for the prison rape elimination act (PREA) audit services.
- Must demonstrate compliance with PREA Prisons and Jail Standards regarding Facilities.
- Audits shall be conducted by certified PREA Auditors. 
- The PREA audit cycle is a three-year cycle, auditing one-third of the Department’s Facilities annually.
- Must comply with all the standards set forth by the PREA Resource Center for maintenance of the required certification.
- All pre-audits, audits, post-audits, and final reports must be completed before the end of this Contract Term.
- Shall ensure that findings of the audit are reported by the Contractor to the Department, as well as any recommendations on resolving any areas of non-compliance through a corrective action plan(s) and present any and all findings to the Department in writing.
- The schedule for the certified PREA audits and identification of Department Facilities to be audited will be determined by the Department at the execution of this Contract. Adjustments may be made to this schedule at the discretion of the Department at any time.
- If the PREA Auditor determines that the Facility “does not meet standards” with respect to any standard provision, the Department will work jointly with the auditor to develop a corrective action plan.
- PREA Audit Final Reports will be posted by the Department on its website.
- During the audit phase, the PREA Auditor will ensure pre-audit postings and notifications are completed; review Department Policies, as well as supporting documentation; tour each Facility; and conduct interviews with staff, contractors, volunteers, and Inmates.