Plumas County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Civil Grand Jury Report Plumas County, California • a Call for Accountability-putting the Public’s Interest First
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Findings 5 findings
F1
The Treasurer/Tax Collector failed to use the software of the county’s system (Tyler Munis) resulting in an inability to communicate with the Auditor, Assessor and CAO offices digitally.
F2
Audited financial statements and audits to the State Controller’s Office have not been filed on time negatively affecting the county’s ability to secure financing for projects.
F3
Single Audit Reports (SAR) for agencies with federal funds have been filed late impacting Public Works transportation projects and grant applications funded by federal dollars.
F4
The Treasurer/Tax Collector has not managed the investments of special districts leaving them with financial uncertainty and lower amounts of return.
F5
The Treasurer/Tax Collector has failed to implement a system to collect taxes from Airbnb preventing the county from collecting all taxes due from all lodging facilities.
Recommendations 7
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R1The Grand Jury recommends that the BOS contact the State Controller’s Office for assistance in streamlining the operations of the Treasurer/Tax Collector
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R2The Grand Jury recommends that the BOS direct the Treasurer/Tax Collector to use the option within the Investment Policy to reinstate the Treasurer Oversight Committee by November 1, 2024. 9
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R3The Grand Jury recommends that the BOS follow the recommendations from CLA including the hiring of a fiscal officer or administrative assistant to assist the CAO’s office
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R4The Grand Jury recommends that the mission statements, and policies and procedures be updated in the Assessor’s office, the Auditor Controller’s office, and the Treasurer/Tax Collector’s office
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R5The Grand Jury recommends that all job descriptions in Treasurer/Tax Collector, Auditor and Assessor offices include experience and competencies in using digital platforms
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R6The Grand Jury recommends that the conversion to the use of digital platforms in the above stated offices be completed
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R7The Grand Jury recommends that the Treasurer/Tax Collector enforce the current TOT ordinance requiring all lodging providers to hold TOT certificates
No Responses Found 2
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Plumas County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office
Plumas County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Elected County Office