Sacramento County Grand Jury • 2018-2019

Grand Jury – Final Report 2018-2019

Published: June 14, 2019 118 pages Consolidated Report
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Findings 13 findings

F1 Page 19
There is no formal organizational model being used by the community of organizations that will ensure the most effective use of the critical resources available to be used to address homelessness in Sacramento County.
F2 Page 19
The leaders and workers in the community of organizations actively working to address the challenges presented by homelessness in Sacramento County have demonstrated an impressive level of both dedication and competence in assisting and supporting the County’s homeless population.
F3 Page 19
A County of Sacramento Homeless Plan to secure NPLH funds was recently developed by the County and adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The plan presents a significant initial strategic direction for addressing homelessness in Sacramento County and many of the organizations providing services and programs for the homeless collaborated with the County on the plan’s development and support its direction and implementation.
F4 Page 30
CCSD makes a good faith effort to comply with the California Public Records Act.
F5 Page 30
CCSD makes a good faith effort to keep adequate and appropriate District records to fulfill legal requirements.
F6 Page 30
CCSD’s records retention policy requires its records be safeguarded and adequately protected.
F7 Page 63
CTE Programs take an estimated six years to develop and produce the first graduates. This is too long to react to fast-changing demands in the labor market.
F8 Page 74
Since each school district in the County runs its own programs related to alcohol and other drugs, there is a significant variation in the resources available to students and their families throughout Sacramento County. 72
F9 Page 90
After voting to award health benefits to Board members, no further action was taken, no policies were created, and no health insurance benefits were awarded to Board members. The Board could institute health benefits for themselves with no further public discussion.
F10 Page 90
The practice of conducting closed sessions after open sessions at the Board meeting may lead to an uninformed public and forestalls knowledge or comments. This practice does not encourage public engagement.
F11 Page 90
Candidate pools for Board Member seats are so low that elections are sometimes not required. As a consequence, Board members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, denying a voice to the public in selection of those who represent them.
F12 Page 90
The lack of adequate Board member awareness of regulations, operations, and institutional history can lead to poor decisions on the part of the Board and leads to an over-reliance on the General Manager and staff.
F13 Page 90
There is a pronounced lack of public oversight of the FRCD, as shown by poorly attended meetings and few Board candidates.

Recommendations 10

No Responses Found 1

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