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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 4 findings
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The Sutter County Grand Jury conducted various analyses based on employee numbers, total budgets, and counties with similar populations. The findings indicate the Sutter County Board of Supervisor (SCBOS) whose current salaries are underpaid by $20,000 annually. This potentially limits the pool of individuals who can afford to serve as Sutter County Board of Supervisor (SCBOS) to retirees, those with other employment or the wealthy. The Sutter County Grand Jury also found during the investigation that being a Sutter County Supervisor is a time-consuming position. Each supervisor is responsible for the Sutter County Budget, responsible for implementing California State and Federal law when starting new projects, maintaining the county’s physical resources and properties. There are close to 1,000 county employees for which they are indirectly responsible for. All five of our supervisors attend many meetings. All five of our supervisors are on special committees of various districts within the county and represent the county of those meetings. Each of our five supervisors are on 16 to 25 committees and are required to be at those meetings to represent Sutter County. Response from the Board of Supervisors:
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Potential contraband drop-off location at Southwest exterior door of the jail. Response from the Board of Supervisors:
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Structural damage within the facility has led to pooling of water into corridor areas posing a risk of slip and fall incidents as well as further structural deterioration. Response from the Board of Supervisors:
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Ineffective cooling system causing potential health risk (e.g., heat-related medical issues). We have since received information at a recent Board of Supervisors’ meeting that the cooling system is being put out for bid to be replaced. Response from the Board of Supervisors:
Recommendations 1
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R1Page 19The Sutter County Grand Jury recommends the Sutter County Board of Supervisors (SCBOS) consider a compensation raise in line with the local economy. The specific amount and method are left to their discretion since they are responsible for the voting on their own compensation. The current take-home pay, after the health insurance package and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution, is deemed insufficient for the time and effort invested in this role. Fair compensation is essential for the Sutter County Board of Supervisors (SCBOS), reflecting the value of their service to the community. Actions shall be taken before October 31, 2024. Response from Board of Supervisors: