PDF of complete 2010-11 Grand Jury Final Report

Commendations 5

• CM1 Page 31
  With a population nearly equal to that of the City of Santa Cruz (51,000 versus 58,000), the City of Watsonville has an annual budget of only $39 million, compared to $100 million for the City of Santa Cruz. The City of Watsonville justifiably prides itself for the level of services they provide on a very low budget. City employees have accepted salary reductions, reductions in hours, and furloughs, and many have assumed additional duties without additional compensation.
• CM2 Page 41
  The Grand Jury would like to acknowledge the exceptional work the RTC has accomplished in creating, and periodically updating, comprehensive regional transportation plans. Their plans provide a framework for jurisdictions to integrate their local transportation plans with others in the county.
• CM3 Page 50
  ISD has kept the antiquated electronic tax filing system operating for many years past its useful life. The Tax Collector’s Office handles the County tax systems efficiently in spite of staff reductions.
• CM4 Page 63
  The Grand Jury requested budget information, purchasing policies and spending records from PVUSD. They responded with links to existing information on their website and added new detailed purchase order and payment history content at: http://www.pvusd.net/info/public-notice/PurchaseOrdersReport.html http://www.pvusd.net/info/public-notice/WarrantReports.html This PVUSD website contains a large amount of detailed information and historical data. It is an excellent example of transparency for which they should be commended.
• CM5 Page 74
  The Grand Jury would like to commend the entire corrections staff of the county. They were extremely accommodating, informative, and helpful in providing information, arranging tours and interviews. Each interaction with staff revealed caring and compassionate individuals who were able to perform their duties diligently and provide strict parameters for expected behavior in a safe and orderly environment. A special commendation should be given to the staff of Blaine Street. The average population has been reduced from thirty-three in 1998 when it was opened to fifteen in 2011, through the ongoing efforts of the dedicated staff.

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