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Trinity County Grand Jury
• 1998-1999
Investigation of Health and Human Services Department: Eligibility Division
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Findings 1 findings
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An investigation was made into the operation of the In- come Maintenance Program of the Health and Human Services Department. Interviews were conducted with the Supervisor of the Eligibility Division and staff mem- bers. The supervisor answered questions concerning the impact of welfare reform on the division’s programs. She also advised us as to her interface with CPS, Cal- Works, Health and Human Services Administration and other interdepartmental units. The eligibility staff is ex- perienced and rather stable in its work force. The only complaint by both the supervisor and by members of her staff is that they feel that their compensation is not on a level with that of surrounding counties.
Recommendations 1
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R1Page 39The Grand Jury recommends that a survey of similar positions and salary structures of Eligibility workers in surrounding counties be made and, if appropriate, that the pay rates of the Trinity County employees be ad- justed accordingly. CONCLUSION: The Grand Jury commends the management, supervi- sion and staff of the Eligibility Division for the efforts that have been made to improve difficult situations. DAY RESPONSE REQUESTED FROM: Director of Health and Human Services Department. Response of the Director of Trinity County Health and Human Services Date: June 9, 1999 To: Trinity County Grand Jury Health and Human Services From: Linda Wright, Director Trinity County Health and Human Services Re: Investigation of Trinity County Health and Human Services Department Eligibility Division The following is my response to the 1998-99 Grand Jury Health and Human Services Committee’s Final Report regarding Trinity County’s Health and Human Services Eligibility Division: Recommendation #l: I concur with the Grand Jury’s recommendation. Rec- ognizing that our eligibility workers were under com- pensated, I requested a 10% increase for them in De- cember of 1998. As a result of the Board approving this request, salaries for our eligibility workers are compa- rable, if not higher than counties of similar size in north- ern California. Conclusion: I would like to express my appreciation for the thorough and conscientious review performed by the Grand Jury Health and Human Services Committee, as well as their commitment to ensuring that services to the citizens of Trinity County are not compromised by a lack dedi- cated, capable eligibility staff. Response of the Board of Supervisors July 20, 1999 Jerry Boosinger Trinity County Grand Jury Weaverville, CA 96093 RE: Health and Human Services Committee Final Report Investigation of Trinity County Health and Human Services Department Eligibility Division Dear Foreperson: The Trinity County Board of Supervisors have reviewed the above referenced report and offer the following re- sponse: Recommendation # 1 We concur with the Grand Jury’s recommendation and are pleased with Director Linda Wright’s prompt re- sponse and action. Conclusion: We would like to express our appreciation for the thor- ough and conscientious review by the Grand Jury and Health and Human Services Department. We appreci- ate your efforts. Sincerely, TRINITY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROBERT REISS, Chairman ________________________________________________________________________________________________ -1999 FINAL REPORT JUDICIAL COMMITTEE