Lassen County Grand Jury • 2024-2025

Lassen County Civil Grand Jury Final Consolidated Report June 24, 2025 Hall of Justice*

Published: June 24, 2025 39 pages Consolidated Report

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Findings 8 findings

locations. The contractor did not dispose of debris at the landfill/dump but instead

transported it to the RV Storage on Skyline Road and/or the Prison Pit on Rice Canyon Road in Susanville. Despite not delivering to the landfill/dump, the invoice included charges for 98

loads' worth of dump fees, amounting to $9,408.00. Despite not delivering to the landfill/dump, the invoice included charges for 64

loads' worth of dump fees, amounting to $6,144.00. The invoiced amount of $39,999.00 cannot be reconciled with the contract's

estimated costs. The Contract and Change Order appeared structured to circumvent

competitive bidding regulations. A lack of oversight and financial mismanagement warranting further legal and

administrative review. City employees responsible for contract development and supervision do not

receive training in contract management.

Recommendations 7

R1

The Susanville City Council should implement strict verification protocols requiring city personnel to supervise each step of the contract and sign off on receipts and invoices to confirm the contractor has provided contracted services.
R2

The Susanville City Council should prohibit the repurposing of city property or self-delivery to private properties as an alternative to proper disposal without authorized approval.
R3

The Susanville City Council should establish internal audit procedures to review contracts and invoices before payment. The Susanville City Council should introduce policy amendments ensuring
R4

Change Orders do not artificially remain below formal bid thresholds.
R5

The Susanville City Council should invest in training on writing and supervising contracts. The Susanville City Council should conduct testing to ensure debris are not
R6

Implement regular reviews of case processing times, adequacy of evidence submitted, and prosecution outcomes. Publish annual reports to provide transparency and accountability to the public.
R7

The LCCGJ recommends that the District Attorney consider referring this matter to the appropriate investigative and prosecutorial agency.

No Responses Found 2

Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.

Lassen County District Attorney Elected County Office

Susanville City

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