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Tulare County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Tulare County Grand Jury Report 2015-2016 Synopses Complaint 15/16 #4
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Findings 8 findings
F1
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As a result of the volunteer organizational expert’s guidance, attention was focused on preparing an audit for RCSD’s 2014-2015 Fiscal Year. Records for previous years were found to be inadequate and incomplete in terms of completion of an audit.
F2
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As of the date of this report, comprehensive practices and procedures encompassing all aspects of RCSD operations have been implemented, with formal adoption pending.
F3
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The services of a Public Accountant were secured and a new accounting system has been implemented by RCSD to assist in reporting the district’s financial condition. PARK FINDINGS:
F4
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The RCSD Board has the ultimate responsibility for financial and construction administration of the $2.81 Million grant.
F5
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Documents provided by the RCSD Board were inadequate and failed to fully comply with the subpoena. Many of the documents received by the Grand Jury appear incomplete, unclear and contradictory in explanation of financial and contractual administration for the Park.
F6
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The RCSD Board failed to exercise due diligence with respect to executing its oversight responsibilities.
F7
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The RCSD Board failed to exercise due diligence with respect to executing fiduciary responsibilities.
F8
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The RCSD failed to adhere to appropriate public codes in requiring the necessary bids for construction (PCC Section 20680-20683). (see Attachment “B”) TULARE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT 2015-2016 4 0
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 44That the RCSD Board educate themselves to all public codes applicable to the operation, administration and oversight responsibility of a special district.
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R2Page 44That the RCSD Board give serious consideration to hiring a professional administrator.
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R3Page 44That the RCSD maintain its recent commitment to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and transparency. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Richgrove Community Service District Board of Directors.