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Findings 7 findings
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Annexation is a highly regulated process with oversight from various government agencies, with laws and regulations that create a structured analysis for review of the annexation.
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The impact to agricultural land is reviewed, analyzed and reported as part of a city’s general plan (future growth), an environmental impact required by CEQA as part of a city’s review of an annexation application and finally by Tulare County LAFCO.
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LAFCO has the authority to reject an application for annexation if all criteria is not met, ensuring the protection against urban sprawl and preservation of agricultural land.
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Population growth will continue in Tulare County.
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There is a potential conflict of interest impacting one PCSD Board member who has a financial interest in one of the potential buyers of the property.
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There have been questions regarding a Board member’s eligibility, with numerous complaints that one Board member lives outside the district, but is using a relative’s address to qualify. The issue has not been addressed publicly or confirmed in discussions with TCCGJ.
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Although PCSD is underfunded and understaffed it continues to provide services to the community through efforts of the dedicated employees. 29
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 22No recommendation proposed.
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R2Page 27Authorize County Auditor-Controller to contract with a CPA firm to conduct audits or sufficient financial review on behalf of taxpayers for Special Districts that continue to fail to meet audit requirements, at the expense of the Special Districts.
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R3Page 27Implement regulation at County or State level allowing Counties to withhold funding or levy fines to noncompliant Special Districts related to audits.
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R4Page 27Encourage LAFCO when conducting MSR’s to require review of Special District websites for compliance with State Regulations and withhold final report until the Special District is compliant.
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R5Page 27If LAFCO can’t coordinate with Special Districts to meet compliance with website disclosure requirements, LAFCO should forward information to County agency to withhold funding or levy fines to noncompliant Special Districts related to audits.
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R6Page 27Become proactive regarding financial information and audits. Create standards requiring financial oversight by Tulare County Controller’s Office if Special District appears to be in deteriorating financial condition. 25
No Responses Found 10
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