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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
There are five crews of fifteen inmates which perform conservation work and maintain facility grounds.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
This is a low risk facility, with no towers or fences. Officers do not carry firearms.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Cal Fire provides inmate training for fire prevention and work areas for inmates to advance skills and learn good working ethics.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The inmates provide all maintenance and repairs to their equipment and vehicles.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The CDCR woodshop provides signs, benches etc. to governmental and county agencies for a nominal fee.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Inmates provide a portion of office staffing.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
and acknowledge Recommendation COMPLAINT MODOC COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AREA OF STUDY Modoc County Court House ISSUES AND COMPLAINTS • Alleged non-compliance with American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) • Inaccessibility to disabled persons GENERAL The Grand Jury received a written complaint alleging that the Modoc County Court House was inaccessible to the disabled, making it impossible for them to conduct business therein. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION • Interviewed Modoc County Administrative Analyst FINDINGS 1. At the request of the Modoc County Board of Supervisors (BOS), the Modoc County Public Works department investigated the regulations regarding accessibility at the courthouse. 2. The courthouse is on the State Historical Register as an historic point of interest and must follow the state building code requirements for historical buildings. Any change to the structure, in order to make it handicapped accessible, would detract from the historic point of interest designation. 3. ADA compliance includes program accessibility as well as architectural accessibility. 4. Modoc County is in compliance with the ADA due to the fact that the BOS has moved their meetings to accommodate handicapped individuals wishing to attend. The BOS meetings are also available on the internet with audio available. Other public meetings can be moved if requested. 5. The MC Department of Public Works contracted an engineering firm to design an ADA compliant ramp for the entrance to the courthouse, specifically to the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder offices. This project is slated for spring 2009.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
All meals are prepared and served by inmates.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Request the 2009-2010 Grand Jury follow up on food Code Enforcement. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Modoc County Environmental Health Director to respond to Findings 1 through 5 pursuant to California PC 933.05.
F9
The barracks and outside grounds are kept clean, orderly and in good condition by the inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
All monetary figures shown below are provided by CDCR and Cal Fire: • CDCR 2008 budget: $1,422,478 • Cal Fire 2008 budget: $1,787,248 • Estimated savings to California tax payers: $3,204,960 which includes road side clean up, fire breaks, campground maintenance, cemetery cleanup, community maintenance and fire hazard reduction around subdivisions and public schools.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 3
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R2Implement hiring a K-9 unit as soon as budget allows. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Modoc County Sheriff to respond to Findings 1 through 6 and Recommendations 1 and 2 pursuant to California PC 933.05. REVIEW OF MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AREA OF STUDY Public Guardianship (PG) ISSUE Periodic review. GENERAL To provide information to the community regarding the workings of the Public Guardian Division of Modoc County Department of Social Services. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION
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R3No recommendations for outlying schools as findings were informational only. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Modoc Joint Unified School District Superintendent to respond to
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R4Will not be implemented because it is either unwarranted or unreasonable with an explanation and supporting facts. Timing of Responses to Findings and Recommendations Penal Code 933(c) states: "No later than 90 days after the grand jury sub- mits a final report on the operations of any public agency, the governing body of any public agency subject to grand jury reviewing authority, shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on Findings and Recommendations. Every elected official or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility shall comment to the judge of the superior court with a copy sent to the Board of Supervisors. For 45 days after the end of the term, the Grand Jury foreperson or designees shall, upon reasonable notice, be available to clarify recommendations in the report."
Commendations 25
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CM1 Page 8Interviewed Modoc County Environmental Health Director
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CM2 Page 9Interviewed Deputy Director of Public Health
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CM3 Page 7Reviewed documentation
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CM4 Page 10Sheriff-Coroner interviewed by Grand Jury
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CM5 Page 10Reviewed Modoc County Coroner Procedures Manual
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CM6 Page 12Parking lot congestion at Alturas Elementary School
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CM7 Page 12Enrollment at outlying schools GENERAL Concern for safety of children at Alturas Elementary School due to traffic congestion, particularly when being picked up after school. Questions have been brought up regarding enrollment and future of outlying schools. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION
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CM8 Page 12Interviewed Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) Superintendent
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CM9 Page 12Visited Alturas Elementary School
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CM10 Page 12Visited Arlington Elementary School, Canby
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CM11 Page 13Financial instability and rising debt GENERAL The Modoc Medical Center (MMC) includes the hospital, Modoc Medical Clinic, Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Emergency Services. A new permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is in place and is dili- gently reviewing procedures and personnel. The new CT Scanner is in place and operational. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION
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CM12 Page 13Toured MMC, Skilled Nursing Facility, Clinic and Emergency facilities.
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CM13 Page 13Interviewed CEO, Chief of Staff and various department heads.
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CM14 Page 13Reviewed current audited financial statement.
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CM15 Page 13Monitored community support
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CM16 Page 14Has the consolidation of these offices saved Modoc County money
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CM17 Page 14Has the job productivity maintained the previous level of performance, or better GENERAL The Modoc County Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved the consolida- tion of the above positions in January 2007. A citizens' complaint was received requesting the Grand Jury investigate if this action was cost effec- tive for the county. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION
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CM18 Page 14Interviewed complainant
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CM19 Page 14Interviewed Modoc County Auditors (2)
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CM20 Page 14Reviewed various BOS documents
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CM21 Page 14Reviewed various County Auditor documents
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CM22 Page 19You agree with the Findings.
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CM23 Page 19You disagree wholly or partially with the Findings, in which case, the response shall specify the portion(s) of the Finding(s) that is/are disputed, and shall include an explanation of the reasons for this disagreement. How to Report Action in Response to Recommendations
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CM24 Page 19Requires further analysis or study. In such cases, the law requires a detailed outline of the analysis and time frame not to exceed six (6) months. The complete analysis or study must be submitted to the officer, director or governing board of the entity in question.
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CM25 Page 19Will not be implemented because it is either unwarranted or unreasonable with an explanation and supporting facts. Timing of Responses to Findings and Recommendations Penal Code 933(c) states: "No later than 90 days after the grand jury sub- mits a final report on the operations of any public agency, the governing body of any public agency subject to grand jury reviewing authority, shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on Findings and
No Responses Found 1
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
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