The cost of constructing the federal prison in Berlin has increased more than 56 percent from initial estimates. The original cost estimate for the federal prison was $166 million. Seven years later, $259 million has been appropriated for the project.
A recent audit said another $11 million is needed but the federal Bureau of Prisons plans to shift funds in-house to avoid having to request additional funding.
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