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Yolo County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Implementing Major Changes in Education at the Local Level:
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Findings 14 findings
F1
Page 26
Because the regulations and templates pertaining to LCFF and LCAP are still being developed by the State of California, it is too early to determine if YCOE and the five school districts will successfully implement the new K-12 financial reforms.
F2
Page 26
The five school districts and YCOE are on schedule with implementing the Common Core State Standards.
F3
Page 34
The Coroners’ Division has developed a successful intern program that assists the Division in meeting its staffing needs while providing an excellent learning opportunity for interns.
F4
Page 34
The Agreement for Provision of Forensic Pathology Services No. 13-115, recently approved by the Board of Supervisors, does not set forth clear compliance measures that can be used to monitor the FMG sole source contract as required by Yolo County Contracting and Purchasing Policies. For example, the requirements that autopsies be performed “as soon as possible” and that forensic pathology services be performed “in a manner satisfactory to the Sheriff or his designee” are too vague to be enforceable.
F5
Page 34
Recently the performance of FMG has been inconsistent in the timely completion of autopsies and autopsy reports. There is an unacceptable backlog in autopsy reports from FMG. 33 2013 - 2014 YOLO COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT: INVESTIGATIONS 2013 - 2014 YOLO COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT Yolo County Coroner’s Division
F6
Page 35
In some instances, the Coroner’s Division has authorized payment to FMG for autopsy services which, according to the contract, include both autopsy and report, before the autopsy report has been received.
F7
Page 35
Yolo County does not require as part of its contract with FMG, nor does it independently verify, the medical licensing or board certification of FMG physicians who perform autopsies in Yolo County.
F8
Page 72
The Sheriff failed to observe County Code Section 2-6.44 Nepotism Policy by hiring immediate family members and determining their salaries, promotions, assignments, performance evaluations and discipline. 71 2013 - 2014 YOLO COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT: INVESTIGATIONS 2013 - 2014 YOLO COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT Yolo County Sheriff: Leadership Practices from the Wild, Wild West
F9
Page 73
The Sheriff was unaware of the contents and intent of the State of California Public Service Ethics AB 1234.
F10
Page 73
The Grand Jury was unable to determine the County’s compliance with the State of California Public Service Ethics AB 1234 mandated training for 2006-2011 for the Sheriff.
F11
Page 73
HR manages harassment and ethics online training courses for all employees to comply with state and federal laws. These outdated and repetitious trainings are found to be inadequate and ineffective.
F12
Page 73
The HR Department serves in an advisory role and lacks appropriate oversight and accountability of personnel matters at the Sheriff’s Department.
F13
Page 73
The CAO and HR have insufficiently monitored and audited the Sheriff’s Department compliance with County Codes and Policies and Procedures.
F14
Page 73
The CAO conducts a 360 degree evaluation for all appointed Department Heads. This evaluation process currently excludes elected officials.
Recommendations 9
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R1Page 26By December 1, 2014, YCOE should develop and execute a program to keep the residents of Yolo County advised on the progress of implementing the new K-12 financial reforms.
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R2Page 35The Agreement for Provision of Forensic Pathology Services should be amended to include clear measures to be used by the Coroner’s Division to monitor the FMG sole source contract and a requirement that FMG physicians who perform autopsies for Yolo County provide proof of licensing and board certification in forensic pathology or another similar specialty.
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R3Page 35Coroner’s Division should require FMG to take immediate measures to clear the backlog of autopsy reports.
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R4Page 35Coroner’s Division should withhold payment for autopsy services until autopsy reports are received.
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R5Page 35Because the expertise and professional competence of FMG’s physicians are central to the ability of the Coroner’s Division to perform its mandated duties, the County should require FMG physicians who perform autopsies for Yolo County to present proof of medical licensing and board certification in forensic pathology or another specialty acceptable to the County.
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R6Page 35In 2015, if the Coroner’s Division decides to contract for autopsy services using a sole source, the sole source justification must include, but not be limited to, the following: (cid:131) Performance standards for completion of autopsies and autopsy reports; (cid:131) Documentation supporting the board certification of staff performing autopsies; (cid:131) Cost analysis of alternative contract sources and provision of in-house services. 34 2013 - 2014 YOLO COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT: INVESTIGATIONS 2013 - 2014 YOLO COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT Yolo County Coroner’s Division
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R7Page 74By December 1, 2014, HR shall review and update Harassment and Ethics online training programs and implement a training program that includes classroom (in- person) training.
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R8Page 74By November 1, 2014, the CAO shall revise and extend the current 360 degree evaluation process to include an opportunity for all elected department heads to participate.
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R9Page 74The Grand Jury recommends that elected public officials submit themselves to the 360 degree evaluation process used by all other department heads in the County.
No Responses Found 1
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