Kings County Grand Jury
2021-2022
Findings & Recommendations
2 findings
F1:
The acquisition of Candlewick complex has provided a one stop location for all city business, i.e., water utility payment, building permits, planning and engineering, human resources, finance and administration, public works maintenance and storage, city vehicle repairs and maintenance.
F2:
The acquisition of Candlewick complex has provided a recreation complex which includes a teen center, dance room, supervised play area, basketball courts, boxing ring, a CrossFit training area, a walking track, and an indoor soccer field. The recreation department has provided an array of activities for the community and is viewed as a model for excellence.
Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
– There is a need to develop a specific schedule for maintenance of the grounds including lawn care, filling gopher holes and tree trimming.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
– Continue to develop a specific schedule for maintenance of the grounds to make sure that the grounds remain respectful.
F2:
– There is not a regular schedule for cleaning out fresh or artificial flowers that have been placed on gravesites.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
– A policy should be adopted and published that identifies a regular schedule for removing flowers that are no longer appropriate to be displayed.
F3:
– Information sheets and price lists of the Cemetery were only available when the manager actually printed a copy on his computer.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
– A professional brochure should be printed and made available not only at the Cemetery but be available at other agencies such as the Chamber of Commerce.
F4:
– It appears that there is greater need for specific communication to staff regarding a work schedule as well as work expectations, including a policies and procedures manual.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
– A regular maintenance schedule and policies and procedures manual should be adopted and approved by the Board of Trustees and distributed to each employee to create understanding and work expectations.
F5:
– Many headstones are below ground level causing them to collect ponding water.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
– Adopt and carry out a plan to raise sunken headstones back to ground level.
F6:
– There is no website for the Cemetery.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6:
– Create a professional website to help communicate information regarding the Cemetery. REQUIRED AND INVITED RESPONSES California Penal Code §933 provides in part: “… within 90 days of receipt of a report the public agency shall submit its response to the presiding judge. If the report is on an elected public official, the response shall be submitted to the presiding judge within 60 days of receipt…” Corcoran Cemetery District Board of Trustees. Corcoran Cemetery District Manager SEND FINAL REPORT RESPONSES TO: Original to: Shane Burns, Presiding Judge Kings County Superior Court 1640 Kings Court Drive Hanford, CA 93230 Copy to: Kings County Grand Jury Post Office Box #1562 Hanford, CA 93232
Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
There is urgent need to help establish credibility for the Elections Department which could be provided by a Policy and Procedures Manual.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
Complete the work on a Policy and Procedures Manual before the next election.
F2:
There is a vacancy in the department.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
Fill the vacant position as soon as possible but before the next election.
F3:
Penetration testing has been done.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
Do penetration testing more frequently.
F4:
Verifying signatures is of upmost importance to establish credibility. 14
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
Explore using some American Recovery Act moneys to invest in new equipment that will date stamp, verify signatures and open envelopes with a single machine.
F5:
Only 50% of registered voters voted in the last election.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
Conduct additional community outreach to encourage more citizens to vote. REQUIRED AND INVITED RESPONSES California Penal Code §933 provides in part: “… within 90 days of receipt of a report the public agency shall submit its response to the presiding judge. If the report is on an elected public official, the response shall be submitted to the presiding judge within 60 days of receipt…” Kings County Registrar of Voters County of Kings Board of Supervisors SEND FINAL REPORT RESPONSES TO: Original to: Shane Burns, Presiding Judge Kings County Superior Court 1640 Kings Court Drive Hanford, CA 93230 Copy to: Kings County Grand Jury Post Office Box #1562 Hanford, CA 93232 15 Corcoran Cemetery District February 28, 2022
F6:
– There is no website for the Cemetery.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6:
– Create a professional website to help communicate information regarding the Cemetery. REQUIRED AND INVITED RESPONSES California Penal Code §933 provides in part: “… within 90 days of receipt of a report the public agency shall submit its response to the presiding judge. If the report is on an elected public official, the response shall be submitted to the presiding judge within 60 days of receipt…” Corcoran Cemetery District Board of Trustees. Corcoran Cemetery District Manager SEND FINAL REPORT RESPONSES TO: Original to: Shane Burns, Presiding Judge Kings County Superior Court 1640 Kings Court Drive Hanford, CA 93230 Copy to: Kings County Grand Jury Post Office Box #1562 Hanford, CA 93232 18 This page intentionally left blank 19 Lemoore City Offices/Cinnamon Municipal Complex April 1, 2022
Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
There is urgent need to help establish credibility for the Elections Department which could be provided by a Policy and Procedures Manual.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
Complete the work on a Policy and Procedures Manual before the next election.
F2:
There is a vacancy in the department.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
Fill the vacant position as soon as possible but before the next election.
F3:
Penetration testing has been done.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
Do penetration testing more frequently.
F4:
Verifying signatures is of upmost importance to establish credibility.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
Explore using some American Recovery Act moneys to invest in new equipment that will date stamp, verify signatures and open envelopes with a single machine.
F5:
Only 50% of registered voters voted in the last election.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
Conduct additional community outreach to encourage more citizens to vote. REQUIRED AND INVITED RESPONSES California Penal Code §933 provides in part: “… within 90 days of receipt of a report the public agency shall submit its response to the presiding judge. If the report is on an elected public official, the response shall be submitted to the presiding judge within 60 days of receipt…” Kings County Registrar of Voters County of Kings Board of Supervisors SEND FINAL REPORT RESPONSES TO: Original to: Shane Burns, Presiding Judge Kings County Superior Court 1640 Kings Court Drive Hanford, CA 93230 Copy to: Kings County Grand Jury Post Office Box #1562 Hanford, CA 93232