San Bernardino County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Committee Economic Development Economic Development Committee Ed Brittain, Chairman Dick Abraham Cliff Burke Jim Cook
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Repair, replace back stairs
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Project sales and contracts proposed during delegation.
F2
Electrical – light over sink and light switch
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R2
Actual sales completed to date.
F3
Plumbing problems such as leaking faucets, front toilet
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R3
Has your company increased the number of employees as a result of the trip? If so, by how many?
F4
Smoke detector The applicant was informed by the technician that the smoke detector is higher priority, because it is a safety issue. The applicant was informed of other agencies that may be able to help obtain additional benefits. It was verified that the second applicant also met the requirements to participate in the program. The work that was being requested was as follows:
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R4
Are you still generating sales from the contacts you made through the trade delegation? If so, amount of sales from January 2007 through June 2007.
F5
Repair, replace window cranks
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Do you consider the trade delegation a success? Please explain your answer.
F6
Smoke detector The same information was shared with the second applicant, as had been the first. For example, the smoke detector was a safety issue and would be a higher priority. The applicant became aware of the program because of work done at an acquaintance’s home. Both applicants were informed of a waiting period before work could be done, which is approximately four to six weeks. The Grand Jury next accompanied the field supervisor to inspect two homes where the work had been completed. The first home had the following work done: 20 2007-2008 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Would you participate in future trade delegations? Please explain your answer. Please attach additional pages if necessary. This document is held in confidence. Thank you for your response. 2007-2008 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report Attachment C Summary of Dr. Levitt’s Recommendations (cid:120) Purpose statements be developed and publicized from perspective of both the county and its delegates. ( ) (cid:120) Delegates be recruited explicitly for facilitating business growth for the county. Match making be done to expand exports and SBEDA should develop relationships with the municipal governments to insure their appropriate match. ( ) (cid:120) Clear and direct statements be translated to Chinese, and from Chinese to English for their partners. Statements written would become basis for selection for trip. ( ) (cid:120) Supervisors have a separate schedule to meet local Chinese government officials to promote long-term business growth in San Bernardino County. ( ) (cid:120) Use of consultants be focused and minimized. Any consultants, travel agents, etc., used should be located in the County of San Bernardino if possible. ( ) (cid:120) Pre-mission surveys focus on desired goals and be translated to Chinese. Post surveys may still cover travel questions, but should be expanded to obtain what was learned. These surveys serve as a base for future surveys conducted weeks/months later to determine actual goal accomplishments. ( ) NOTE: Permission has been granted by Dr. Levitt to include a copy of her 2007 China Trade Mission evaluation in this report. Attachment D
Additional Recommendations 8
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R08-14Reconsider the amount available for the Senior Home Repair Program from $5,000 to $7,500 in order to qualify more people for the program.
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R08-15Improve current application procedures to identify applicants that do not meet the program’s requirements.
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R08-16Review the necessity of routinely sending two-man teams to each project. 22
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R08-17Adopt Dr. Levitt’s recommendations to improve and enhance the China Trade Mission, and continue to act as a consultant to assist the County in implementing her recommendations. (See attachment for specific recommendations)
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R08-18SBEDA Administrator needs to be accountable to the County Administrative Officer.
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R08-19Allow a maximum of two elected officials with one staff member each to accompany any Trade Mission.
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R08-20Match the participating businesses with their foreign counterparts.
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R08-21Hire skilled interpreters to enhance communication. 24 2007-2008 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report Attachment A September 11, 2007 Name Company Address City, State, Zip Dear ______: RE: China Trade Mission, November 2006 Your company participated in the Foreign Trade Mission to China in November of 2006. The 2007-2008 San Bernardino County Grand Jury is trying to determine the effectiveness of the county’s efforts to bring additional economic growth to the county. We are asking that you take a few minutes to evaluate the trip and its result for your business. After completing the attached questionnaire, please return it in the enclosed envelope. Be advised that all information provided will be held in complete confidence. If you have any questions, please contact me at (909) 387-3820. Your cooperation is appreciated. Sincerely, GWENN PEREZ 2007-2008 Grand Jury Foreperson GP/CB/mav Attachment 2007-2008 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report Attachment B Name of Company:______________________________ Date Completed:________________________________ Foreign Trade Mission – China November 2006 BUSINESS QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Project sales and contracts proposed during delegation. 2. Actual sales completed to date. 3. Has your company increased the number of employees as a result of the trip? If so, by how many? 4. Are you still generating sales from the contacts you made through the trade delegation? If so, amount of sales from January 2007 through June 2007. 5. Do you consider the trade delegation a success? Please explain your answer. 6. Would you participate in future trade delegations? Please explain your answer. Please attach additional pages if necessary. This document is held in confidence. Thank you for your response. 2007-2008 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report Attachment C Summary of Dr. Levitt’s Recommendations (cid:120) Purpose statements be developed and publicized from perspective of both the county and its delegates. ( ) (cid:120) Delegates be recruited explicitly for facilitating business growth for the county. Match making be done to expand exports and SBEDA should develop relationships with the municipal governments to insure their appropriate match. ( ) (cid:120) Clear and direct statements be translated to Chinese, and from Chinese to English for their partners. Statements written would become basis for selection for trip. ( ) (cid:120) Supervisors have a separate schedule to meet local Chinese government officials to promote long-term business growth in San Bernardino County. ( ) (cid:120) Use of consultants be focused and minimized. Any consultants, travel agents, etc., used should be located in the County of San Bernardino if possible. ( ) (cid:120) Pre-mission surveys focus on desired goals and be translated to Chinese. Post surveys may still cover travel questions, but should be expanded to obtain what was learned. These surveys serve as a base for future surveys conducted weeks/months later to determine actual goal accomplishments. ( ) NOTE: Permission has been granted by Dr. Levitt to include a copy of her 2007 China Trade Mission evaluation in this report. Attachment D
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