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Legislators will get a report Monday on
how well the state's prisoner-made products business is performing.


      The report by the Office of the Legislative Auditor will look at
Minncor Industries' profits and whether it competes fairly with
private businesses.


      Auditors also looked at whether the state Department of
Corrections has enough control over Minncor's operations and
finances.


      In 2006, a similar audit raised questions about Minncor selling
off discontinued farm equipment informally and allowing employees
to accept gifts from a business partner. At the time, prison
officials said they were resolving problems that came up in the
audit.

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Legislators will get a report Monday on
how well the state's prisoner-made products business is performing.


Audit to review Minn. prison industries program

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