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Findings 10 findings
F1
PC 925: “… investigate and report on the operations, accounts and records of the officers, departments or functions of the county including those operations, accounts and records of any legislative district or other district in the county created pursuant to state law for which the officers of the county are serving in their ex officio capacity as officers of the districts. The investigations may be conducted on some selective basis each year.” 2. PC 919(b): “…inquire into the condition and management of the public prisons within the county.” 3. PC 919(c): “…inquire into the willful or corrupt misconduct in office of public Officers of every description within the county.” 4. PC 933(a): “… submit to the presiding judge of the superior court a final report of its findings and recommendations that pertain to county government matters.” Additionally; 5. PC 933(c): “No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body, and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment within 60 days to the presiding judge of the superior court…” http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/responsibilities.html4/17/2007 3:05:45 PM County of Lake - 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report -Grand Jury Selection 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR Reason for Investigation: The 2003-2004 Grand Jury recommended that the 2004-2005 Grand Jury follow up with the Lake County Treasurer Tax Collector investigation. Summary: The Lake COunty Treasurer/Tax Collector provided comprehensive responses to our inquiries and recommendations. She has a well-trained staff. Background: The Grand Jury continued reviewing the duties and operations ofthe County Tax Collector/Treasurer's office that were in question. What was Discovered: Following a committee meeting with the County Tax Collector/Treasurer, it was determined that the recommendations of the 2003-2004 Grand Jury have been addressed. The meeting was subsequently followed up with an on-site walk through to observe office policy and procedured. Findings: 1. The policies and documentation procedured are thorough and training manuals are available.
F2
The LAFCO Budget is excessive to some areas and, at best ambiguous in others.
F3
No mechanism is currently in place to control or even review the practices of LAFCO in its budgeting or spending.
F4
In addition to producing clean energy for Northern California communities, Calpine is a prototype research facility in the geothermal genre.
F5
The Calpine facility is one of a few in the world producing clean, renewable energy.
F6
The subject of notably increased seismic activity in the Calpine area was inquired of, however was not sufficiently addressed.
F7
The overall operation appeared to be very clean. Production produced sulphur, or any other residue, was not apparent in the environment.
F8
Personnel were informed, willing to demonstrate the function of a myriad of equipment and http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/calpinegeothermal.html (1 of 2)4/17/2007 3:05:48 PM County of Lake - 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report -Grand Jury Selection demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures.
F9
Insufficient oversight of recipients.
F10
Insufficient funding problems for IHSS.
Recommendations 10
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R1LAFCO in its present form, although mandated by State Law, provides little, if any benefits to the citizens of Lake County.
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R2The LAFCO Budget is excessive to some areas and, at best ambiguous in others.
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R3No mechanism is currently in place to control or even review the practices of LAFCO in its budgeting or spending. Recommendations
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R4In addition to producing clean energy for Northern California communities, Calpine is a prototype research facility in the geothermal genre.
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R5The Calpine facility is one of a few in the world producing clean, renewable energy.
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R6The subject of notably increased seismic activity in the Calpine area was inquired of, however was not sufficiently addressed.
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R7The overall operation appeared to be very clean. Production produced sulphur, or any other residue, was not apparent in the environment.
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R8Personnel were informed, willing to demonstrate the function of a myriad of equipment and http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/calpinegeothermal.html (1 of 2)4/17/2007 3:05:48 PM County of Lake - 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report -Grand Jury Selection demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures. Recommendations Calpine needs to be more forthcoming regarding its involvement in increased occurrences of seismic activity surrounding its wells. Response Requested: Lake County Special Districts Administrator Lake County Board of Supervisors http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/calpinegeothermal.html (2 of 2)4/17/2007 3:05:48 PM County of Lake - 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report -Grand Jury Selection 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report VARIOUS WATER DISTRICTS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS Reason for Investigation: Large spills of untreated wastewater, water hook-up moratoriums, media coverage of questionable water analysis procedures - these problems as reported in the media prompted the Public Services Committee to randomly look into some water districts around the Lake. Summary: In preparation for the following comments, the Committee made site visits to some water districts, two wastewater treatment plants, Calpine and the Office of Emergency Services.
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R9Insufficient oversight of recipients.
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R10Insufficient funding problems for IHSS. Recommendations
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