Audit finds DC ‘desperately’ needs new city jail

DC Auditor's report: ‘desperate' need for new city jail

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Audit finds DC ‘desperately’ needs new city jail

A 234-page report released Wednesday from the Office of the D.C. Auditor detailed what officials said is a critical need for a new city jail to replace the existing facility at 1901 D Street SE. Auditor Kathy Patterson told WTOP conditions at the facility are worsening and her office has been urging officials to begin plans for a replacement soon. “We desperately need a new D.C. jail and have (been) for probably 20 years or more,” Patterson said…

District Links: Auditor faults DC jail conditions as Bowser looks to private sector to build replacement; a further look at mayor’s budget; and more

A new report issued today by the DC auditor blasting conditions at the DC jail comes as Mayor Muriel Bowser is proposing to enlist a private-sector partner to finance and build a replacement for the deteriorating facility.