San Mateo County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Animal Care and Control in San Mateo County Issue | Summary | Background | Discussion | Findings | Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The County has no record of issuing a request for proposals for the animal control agreement; Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA has been the sole vendor since 1952.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The County shall issue a request for proposals or a request for qualifications for animal control services in preparation for the end of the existing agreement term (July 2020) in an effort to bring transparency and competitive bidding to the process.
F2
The County’s oversight of the animal control agreement has been insufficient. In recent years, PHS/SPCA was allowed to miss several required reporting obligations and the County has not performed regular site inspections or performance audits throughout the history of the animal control agreement.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The County shall ensure that PHS/SPCA is accountable for meeting all reporting obligations and requests mandated by the agreement.
F3
Budget constraints have delayed the new animal shelter construction project, resulting in design concessions and, consequently, extending the use of the existing shelter beyond its useful life.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The County shall perform, at a minimum, annual facility and vehicle inspections to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the animals in the County’s care and the staff that take care of them.
F4
The County currently has no plans for the new shelter to have an adoption center. The lack of an adoption center could become an issue for the County in the future if PHS/SPCA, who currently provides adoption services at their private facility, is no longer the contractor for animal control services.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The County shall execute routine third-party performance audits on the contracted services at logical intervals, e.g. midway through a 5-year agreement term, to ensure efficient and effective service.
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R5Upon completion of construction of the shelter, the County shall address the new facility maintenance and repair responsibilities in a new service agreement upon completion of construction of the shelter; some of these responsibilities shall be delegated to the contractor based on simplicity, urgency and specialization of the repair.
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R6By December 31, 2017, the County shall identify options for handling the adoption of animals from the shelter.
No Responses Found 2
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