Modoc County 2010-2011 - California Grand Jury Reports

F1: The Treasurer failed to perform duties to insure government funds were legally spent and properly accounted for.

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R1: Follow duties and guidelines as set forth by the State and Federal Government.

R3: Continued follow up by the 2011-2012 Grand Jury. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Modoc County Treasurer to respond to finding #1 and recommendations #1 and #2 to Presiding Judge of the Modoc Superior Court within 90 days of publication of this report pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933(c) and 933.05. REVIEW OF MODOC COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE AREA OF STUDY Modoc County Auditor ISSUE Continued investigation, based on recommendations for further review by the 2009-2010 Grand Jury GENERAL The Auditor discussed her duties as Auditor and her qualifications to serve as the Auditor. She gave information on past employment history, formal education and background information. During the interview questions were asked regarding the audit process that was currently underway by VTD Audits. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION • Interviewed Modoc County Auditor

R5: Place an article in the local papers stressing that families need to take care of their family plots in the older part of the cemetery. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Cedarville Cemetery District to respond to finding #1 and recommendations #1 through 5 to the Presiding Judge of the Modoc County Superior Court within 90 days of publication of this report pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933(c) and 933.05. REVIEW OF DAPHNEDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT (DCSD) AREA OF STUDY Daphnedale Community Service District ISSUE Complaint, possible embezzlement of DCSD funds GENERAL Reviewed numerous allegations of misconduct regarding accounting, meeting protocol and engineering violations. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION • Interviewed Resident; Board Member DCSD, as well as the President and the Secretary DCSD • Reviewed District operations, problems and inspected the past five (5) years bank and financial records. • Modoc LAFCO held a hearing April 12, 2011 regard DCSD.

F2: Modoc County is currently borrowing from restricted funds and there is no guarantee the funds will be paid back by the end of the fiscal year.

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R2: Have accurate monthly reports to the Board of Supervisors that are factual and transparent.

F3: Presently, the Sheriff is covering the gaps or vacancies in his deputies’ shifts because of marginal staffing.

F4: The department is starting a “Neighborhood Watch” program hoping to supplement manpower with qualified people or retired law enforcement personnel.

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R4: Contact Probation Department regarding use of individuals who have been sentenced to community service.

F5: The Sheriff has been rebuilding the Sheriff’s office front area with his own personnel (no county maintenance personnel) using his own tools and time.

F6: Martial Arts training, shooting range training and the training of investigational officers is difficult.

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R6: Attachments – List and attach any correspondence and supporting documentation that you believe are pertinent to this complaint. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Among the many responsibilities and authorities of the Grand Jury is the investigation of Citizens Complaints. The Grand Jury serves as a “watchdog of citizens” to ensure that all branches of local government (i.e. County of Modoc, City of Alturas, their departments, officials, staff, as well as agencies or organizations with jurisdiction within Modoc County) are being administered efficiently, honestly, and in the best interest of the public. All complaints submitted to the Grand Jury are handled in strictest of confidence as protected by State Law. Signature and Date – Please sign and date your complaint below. ______________________________ _____________________________ ____________ Signature Print Name Date 25 26

F7: Several needed detention facilities (jail) repairs were identified: o Leaking roof. o Sprung door. o Electronic monitoring console. o Deteriorated/unusable 18 person cell wing. Some of these conditions contribute to unsafe working and/or incarceration conditions. There is need for immediate attention.