Stanislaus County Grand Jury • 2010-2011 • Agency Response

Auditor-controller Lauren Klein Auditor-Controller*

Published: June 23, 2011 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings

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Of the thirty-six special districts, seven are not in compliance with their audit requirement. The following special districts are in the process of completing their audit. West Port Fire Woodland Fire Riverdale Park Community Service The following are not in compliance and do not have a plan of correction in place as of March 31, 2011: <b>Knights Ferry Community Service</b> Monterey Park Community Service <b>East Stanislaus Resource Conservation</b> Sand Creek Flood Control The respondent agrees with the finding. STRIVING TO BE THE BEST COUNTY IN AMERICA -
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
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The Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller contacts the following Special Districts and develop a timeline to ensure the completion of the required audits. Knights Ferry Community Service • East Stanislaus Resource Conservation Sand Creek Flood Control The recommendation has not been implemented, but will be implemented within the next year. The three districts listed above have been contacted. The Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller will monitor the progress of these required audits to ensure completion.
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There has not been an audit conducted of the Monterey Park Community district since 1995. The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
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The Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller hire a qualified forensic accounting firm to complete an audit of the Monterey Park Community District. The recommendation has not been implemented, but will be implemented within the next year. The Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller will be attending a District meeting and working with the District to determine a plan of correction. In addition, the Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller has contacted a public accounting firm with preliminary information regarding the audit. The Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller will monitor the progress of and facilitate the completion of the audit. Lauren Klein Lauren Klein, CPA Auditor-Controller C: Honorable William O'Brien, Supervisor – District 1 Honorable Vito Chiesa, Supervisor – District 2 Honorable Terry Withrow, Supervisor - District 3 Honorable Dick Monteith, Supervisor – District 4 Honorable Jim DeMartini, Supervisor – District 5 Rick Robinson, Chief Executive Officer

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