Orange County Grand Jury
• 2003-2004
Tobacco Settlement Revenue In Orange County 05/27/04, 124k
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The impact of the Tobacco Settlement Revenue (TSR) in Orange County on the categories of medical services specified in Measure H has been immense, particularly to the emergency-room physicians and specialists who have been treating uninsured patients without compensation.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Health Care Agency continue to follow the provisions outlined in Measure H, and ensure that the programs and services continue to be carried out properly and efficiently. (Findings 1, 3 and 4)
F2
The construction of the new drug-rehabilitation module at the Theo Lacy Jail has been aided by TSR funds.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff-Coroner complete the construction of the new drug- rehabilitation module at the Theo Lacy Jail, aided by TSR funds, and apply TSR funds for the operation of the new facility. (Finding 2)
F3
TSR funds have improved the broad range of services and programs to the medically needy and the senior citizens of Orange County.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Programs and services funded by Tobacco Settlement Revenues are being administered properly and efficiently by the Health Care Agency and the Sheriff-Coroner.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
No other California county has passed an initiative like Orange County’s Measure H that restricts the county’s use of the Tobacco Settlement Funds. Responses to Findings 1, 3 and 4 are requested from the Health Care Agency. A response to Finding 2 is required from the Sheriff-Coroner. A response to Finding 5 is required from the Board of Supervisors.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Board of Supervisors continue to ensure that Orange County’s share of the Tobacco Settlement Funds are applied in accordance with the provisions of Measure H, for the benefit of, and with input from, the people of Orange County. (Finding 5) A response to Recommendation 1 is requested from the Health Care Agency. A response to Recommendation 2 is required from the Sheriff-Coroner. A response to Recommendation 3 is required from the Board of Supervisors. COMMENDATION The Health Care Agency and the Sheriff-Coroner are commended for executing the provisions of Measure H properly and efficiently.
Agency Responses 2
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.