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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
Elijah House: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
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Findings 3 findings
F1
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Elijah House‘s non-profit status was being questioned by the State when they applied to Lake County to provide services for the homeless population, and they did not disclose that information, nor did Behavioral Health officials vet the organization thoroughly to learn of this red flag.
F2
Page 233
The allegations of former staff and clients, if true, raise potentially actionable legal issues.
F3
Page 233
An internal audit of Elijah House finances during their operations in Lake County is said to be unfinished and is unavailable for Grand Jury review. RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations 2
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R1Page 233That the Board of Supervisors order an independent forensic financial audit of Elijah House during their time in Lake County. (F-2, F-3)
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R2Page 233That the 2023/2024 Civil Grand Jury continue this inquiry into the financial procedures of Elijah House during their time in Lake County. RESPONSES As per California Penal Code § 933.05 (a)(b)(c), the following response is required: Board of Supervisors