Modoc County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings
F1
Officer is on duty at all times in the office or field.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Continue monitoring this department regarding county's misuse of their restricted funds. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Social Services Director to respond to findings #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and recommendations # 1 and 2 to Judge Francis W. Barclay of publication of this report pursuant to Penal Code 933(c) and 933.05. REVIEW OF MODOC COUNTY LIBRARY AREA OF STUDY Modoc County Library ISSUE Periodic review GENERAL Modoc County Library provides services to the residents of Modoc County. These services are continually being updated with technological advances and staff training. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION • Interviewed Modoc County Librarian • Reviewed documents • Toured facility
R3
All contracts providing services should include a clear and concise description of services being contracted. All contracts should be subject to a bidding process. FORMAL RESPONSE REQUIRED Head of MMC Billing Department to respond to findings #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and recommendations #1, 2 and 3 within time frame listed at end of this report. AREA OF STUDY Clinic
F2
CHP has a K-9 Unit that can be requested.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Their live scan (fingerprinting) machine is broken. Awaiting replacement.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Report writing software needs to be updated.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Inmates provide additional services for county and city.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Davis Creek Library was closed due to budget constraints in current fiscal year.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Modoc County Office of Education's Media Center (The Modoc County Grand Jury Report, 2010 - River Center) adjacent to the library will be used as additional area for their technical services department and donated materials storage.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Internet availability at the library has provided a positive and valued impact by expanding the library's resources to those not having computers at home.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Internet availability at the library has allowed staff to answer reference questions in a timely manner.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Charity care is provided in the hospital budget.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Since last year's grand jury review, MMC has made progress in reimbursing the county. From 6/30/09 to 4/30/10 MMC reported a net profit of $351,000.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The number of CT scans average 83.75 per month generating revenues of approximately $125,625.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Additional services offered MMC patients include outpatient surgeries and Saturday clinic services. New services under consideration are respiratory therapy, wound care program, cataract surgeries and visiting cardiologist.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R1to Judge Francis W. Barclay of publication of this report pursuant to Penal Code 933(c) and 933.05. - Modoc County Grand Jury Report, 2010 REVIEW OF MODOC JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (MJUSD) AREA OF STUDY Modoc Joint Unified School District ISSUE Periodic review GENERAL The Modoc Joint Unified School District oversees Modoc County Schools within their jurisdiction adhering to state and federal mandated requirements, including budgetary concerns and quality education. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION • Interviewed Superintendent of MJUSD • Reviewed documents
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R4Will not be implemented because it is either unwarranted or unreasonable with an explanation and supporting facts. Timing of Responses to Findings and Recommendations Per Penal Code 933(c) states: "No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency, the governing body of any public agency subject to grand jury reviewing authority, shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on Findings and Recommendations. Every elected official or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility shall comment to the judge of the superior court with a copy sent to the Board of Supervisors. For 45 days after the end of the term, the Grand Jury foreperson or designees shall, upon reasonable notice, be available to clarify recommendations in the report.
No Responses Found 1
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
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