Modoc County 2009-2010 - California Grand Jury Reports

July 30, 2010 — This report, past reports and responses and other Grand Jury information may be found at the following sites:

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F1: Officer is on duty at all times in the office or field.

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R2: Continue monitoring this department regarding county's misuse of their restricted funds. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Social Services Director to respond to findings #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and recommendations # 1 and 2 to Judge Francis W. Barclay within 90 days of publication of this report pursuant to Penal Code 933(c) and 933.05. REVIEW OF MODOC COUNTY LIBRARY AREA OF STUDY Modoc County Library ISSUE Periodic review GENERAL Modoc County Library provides services to the residents of Modoc County. These services are continually being updated with technological advances and staff training. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION • Interviewed Modoc County Librarian • Reviewed documents • Toured facility

R3: All contracts providing services should include a clear and concise description of services being contracted. All contracts should be subject to a bidding process. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Head of MMC Billing Department to respond to findings #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and recommendations #1, 2 and 3 within time frame listed at end of this report. AREA OF STUDY Clinic

F2: CHP has a K-9 Unit that can be requested.

F3: Their live scan (fingerprinting) machine is broken. Awaiting replacement.

F4: Report writing software needs to be updated.

F5: Inmates provide additional services for county and city.

F6: The Davis Creek Library was closed due to budget constraints in current fiscal year.

F7: Modoc County Office of Education's Media Center (The Modoc County Grand Jury Report, 2010 - River Center) adjacent to the library will be used as additional area for their technical services department and donated materials storage.

F8: Internet availability at the library has provided a positive and valued impact by expanding the library's resources to those not having computers at home.

F9: Internet availability at the library has allowed staff to answer reference questions in a timely manner.

F10: Charity care is provided in the hospital budget.

F11: Since last year's grand jury review, MMC has made progress in reimbursing the county. From 6/30/09 to 4/30/10 MMC reported a net profit of $351,000.

F12: The number of CT scans average 83.75 per month generating revenues of approximately $125,625.

F13: Additional services offered MMC patients include outpatient surgeries and Saturday clinic services. New services under consideration are respiratory therapy, wound care program, cataract surgeries and visiting cardiologist.

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R1: to Judge Francis W. Barclay within 90 days of publication of this report pursuant to Penal Code 933(c) and 933.05. - Modoc County Grand Jury Report, 2010 REVIEW OF MODOC JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (MJUSD) AREA OF STUDY Modoc Joint Unified School District ISSUE Periodic review GENERAL The Modoc Joint Unified School District oversees Modoc County Schools within their jurisdiction adhering to state and federal mandated requirements, including budgetary concerns and quality education. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION • Interviewed Superintendent of MJUSD • Reviewed documents

R4: Will not be implemented because it is either unwarranted or unreasonable with an explanation and supporting facts. Timing of Responses to Findings and Recommendations Per Penal Code 933(c) states: "No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency, the governing body of any public agency subject to grand jury reviewing authority, shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on Findings and Recommendations. Every elected official or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility shall comment within 60 days to the judge of the superior court with a copy sent to the Board of Supervisors. For 45 days after the end of the term, the Grand Jury foreperson or designees shall, upon reasonable notice, be available to clarify recommendations in the report.