(COLORADO) — The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is facing more heat after an audit report recommended over three dozen changes to how it puts together its yearly budget.

State Representative Rebecca Keltie, a member of the Judiciary Committee, was involved in the budget discussions for the DOC in this latest fiscal year and said there was a lot to be concerned about.

"There was so much, honestly, fraud, waste and abuse that I just couldn't stomach it. And there's so much spending... and not willing to cut, not willing to compromise on anything," Keltie said.

The 101-page report conducted by a third party revealed that the CDOC had "inaccurate, incomplete and inconsistent information" when developing and justifying its budget requests. The report specifically focuses on its "outdated" way of determining funding for its staff members. The report said it resulted in $29 million in unbudgeted expenses last year.

The audit added the agency's clinical staff costs also doubled last year, even though 30% of its positions were vacant. The audit also found impacts on southern Colorado jail budgets as well, including private prisons in Bent and Crowley Counties, which are housing more inmates than they can technically fit--meaning higher housing costs. Keltie believes the recent conversations did not result in serious budget changes.

"I can't think of any, not especially in the Department of Corrections, that was actually even listened to or even considered and now we're in a pickle," Keltie said.

Democratic Rep. William Lindstedt was the chair of the Legislative Audit Committee and has reviewed the reports involving the CDOC and its budgeting methods. While he could not meet with FOX21 News on Monday, he did send a statement saying: "This audit presents a new opportunity for us to budget efficiently and responsibly especially as we grapple with tight budget conditions ahead."

The CDOC also released a statement to FOX21 News: "While we are committed to leveraging the findings to enhance our operations, moving forward with the report's recommendations will require further examination, discussion and adequate funding."