Del Norte County Grand Jury
2008-2009
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8 findings
F1:
Evolution of the WWTP Design
F2:
Sewer Connection Limitations and Growth
F3:
Escalation of WWTP Cost Estimates
F4:
Conduct of the Proposition 218 Sewer Rate Increase Poll
F5:
Role of City Staff Members in WWTP-Related Issues
F6:
Role of City Managers in WWTP-Related Issues
F7:
Role of the City Councils in WWTP-Related Issues
F8:
“Conflict-of-Interest” Questions
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9 findings
F1:
Dogs are listed on PetFinder.com.
F2:
Lost and found ads are placed in the Triplicate newspaper.
F3:
A Citizen’s Resource Guide to Dog Owner Networking is available to assist in finding new owners for dogs.
F4:
that the animal control officers have the discretion to keep any dog brought in for euthanasia, if they feel the dog is adoptable.
F5:
improvement of the grounds, including repairing fences and corrals, adding more kennels, and making a concrete exercise pad for dogs.
F6:
that Animal Control tap into the Pelican Bay State Prison system for a Pups on Parole program and for maintenance to improve the buildings and grounds.
F7:
the Director continue to pursue grants to help with the funding for various needs and donations by the local community.
F8:
Del Norte County Mental Health has a history of providing a high level of patient care. The Department staff consisted of two psychiatric professionals and several Master’s level therapists, plus clinical and support staff. The staff met twice weekly to discuss patient care and prospective treatment options. The entire operation occurred in one facility which allowed for continual contact between clients, staff, physicians, and supervisors. Clients had a high level of continuity in their care, provided by an interactive staff.
F9:
While care level was high, financial tracking of case management was and is very complicated. Payments for Medi-Cal and daily operations are charged to numerous accounting sources. Physicians’ treatment time is charged as “billable hours” to Medi- Cal and Medicare. While high quality patient care was being performed, the complicated accounting of operation costs for providing that level of care was inadequate. Consequently, during a periodic audit conducted by Medi-Cal, it was determined that DNCMH had been over-paid for services provided. The DNCMH was required to return this large overpayment.
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None RESPONSE REQUIRED: None
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12 findings
F1:
Dogs received no health screening during their stay at the facility. 08 – 09 findings:
F2:
All dogs are weighed.
F3:
All unvaccinated dogs receive vaccines, excluding rabies.
F4:
If dogs appear unhealthy, they receive first aid or, if necessary, emergency vet care.
F5:
The budget for emergency vet care increased from $100 to $220 per year from 2007 to 2008. The recommended 2009 budget asks for a total of $1,700 per year.
F6:
The budget does not allow for hiring highly qualified personnel to perform extensive health screening.
F7:
Dogs received no health screening during their stay at the facility. 08 – 09 findings:
F8:
All dogs are weighed.
F9:
All unvaccinated dogs receive vaccines, excluding rabies.
F10:
If dogs appear unhealthy, they receive first aid or, if necessary, emergency vet care.
F11:
The budget for emergency vet care increased from $100 to $220 per year from 2007 to 2008. The recommended 2009 budget asks for a total of $1,700 per year.
F12:
The budget does not allow for hiring highly qualified personnel to perform extensive health screening.
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7 findings
F2:
Sewer Connection Limitations and Growth
F3:
Escalation of WWTP Cost Estimates
F4:
Conduct of the Proposition 218 Sewer Rate Increase Poll
F5:
Role of City Staff Members in WWTP-Related Issues
F6:
Role of City Managers in WWTP-Related Issues
F7:
Role of the City Councils in WWTP-Related Issues
F8:
“Conflict-of-Interest” Questions
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None RESPONSE REQUIRED: None ALDER CAMP CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The 2008-2009 Grand Jury made a routine scheduled visit to Alder Camp Correctional Facility. Two members of the Grand Jury met with Lieutenant R. Patton and Officer D. Pingree. Lieutenant Patton conducted the tour.