Score: +1
(2/4/1)
Sonoma County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Graton Casino: a Big Gamble?
Published: November 05, 2013
4 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
If the City of Rohnert Park and Sonoma County do not oversee the allocation of mitigation funds meant to offset the effects of the Casino on the County’s infrastructure and public services, then unfunded future obligations may be created.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Officials of Sonoma County and the City of Rohnert Park, who oversee their separate agreements with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, release to the public annual financial reports on mitigation funds, including a plan for mitigation fund allocations over the next six months and an accounting of mitigation fund expenditures for previous years. 6
F2
Casino revenue shortfalls may adversely affect public services.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 4
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Board of Supervisor's
December 31, 2014
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 2, 0)
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
If the City of Rohnert Park and Sonoma County do not oversee the allocation of mitigation funds meant to offset the effects of the Casino on the County’s infrastructure and public services, then unfunded future obligations may be created.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The close to 400 delinquent final autopsy reports due from FMG (Forensic Medical Group) show a lack of effective oversight by the Sheriff-Coroner's Office. The Board disagrees partially with this finding. While it is correct that at the time of the investigation there were approximately 400 delinquent final autopsy reports, Sheriff's Office staff has worked diligently with Forensic Medical Group to address this backlog. The Board acknowledges that the nationwide shortage of Forensic Pathologists and continues to support the Sheriff's office in the efforts to recruit and retain additional profe...
R1
Officials of Sonoma County and the City of Rohnert Park, who oversee their separate agreements with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, release to the public annual financial reports on mitigation funds, including a plan for mitigation fund allocations over the next six months and an accounting of mitigation fund expenditures for previous years. 6
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is working with Forensic Medical group to reduce the backlog, and will institute penalties on January 1, 2015 for any reports that are delinquent at that
and with time. Sheriff's staff is also developing an Request for Proposal for forensic pathology services to solicit additional resources. R2. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors give priority to exploring possibilities for remodeling or relocating the existing Coroner's Office and Morgue. Response: Recommendation has not...
F2
Casino revenue shortfalls may adversely affect public services.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The Sheriff-Coroner's Office has not exercised means within its control to bring about the timely issuance of final autopsy reports by imposing the 2-percent daily fine for overdue reports. The Board disagrees partially with this finding. While the Sheriff's Office has not imposed the fines allowed in the contract, they have taken several steps, in consultation with County Counsel, to ensure compliance by Forensic Medical Group, and have established a deadline for compliance of December 31, 2014, at which time the penalties will be imposed.
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Board of Supervisor's
December 31, 2014
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: 0
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
If the City of Rohnert Park and Sonoma County do not oversee the allocation of mitigation funds meant to offset the effects of the Casino on the County’s infrastructure and public services, then unfunded future obligations may be created.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors approves the Capital Project Plan every year, and allocates $3.9 million/year of General Fund plus other special revenue funds to the projects identified as the highest priority in the Capital Projects Plan. In FY 14/15, approximately $5 million has been appropriated to the detention facilities. Staff is also working to update the Criminal Justice Master Plan, with the intent to use this to support future grant applications for facilities construction funding from the State of California, if the need is demonstrated. R2. The Sheriff...
R1
Officials of Sonoma County and the City of Rohnert Park, who oversee their separate agreements with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, release to the public annual financial reports on mitigation funds, including a plan for mitigation fund allocations over the next six months and an accounting of mitigation fund expenditures for previous years. 6
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors approves the Capital Project Plan every year, and allocates $3.9 million/year of General Fund plus other special revenue funds to the projects identified as the highest priority in the Capital Projects Plan. In FY 14/15, approximately $5 million has been appropriated to the detention facilities. Staff is also working to update the Criminal Justice Master Plan, with the intent to use this to support future grant applications for facilities construction funding from the State of California, if the need is demonstrated. R2. The Sheriff...
F2
Casino revenue shortfalls may adversely affect public services.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors approves the Capital Project Plan every year, and allocates $3.9 million/year of General Fund plus other special revenue funds to the projects identified as the highest priority in the Capital Projects Plan. In FY 14/15, approximately $5 million has been appropriated to the detention facilities. Staff is also working to update the Criminal Justice Master Plan, with the intent to use this to support future grant applications for facilities construction funding from the State of California, if the need is demonstrated. R2. The Sheriff...
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Board of Supervisor's
December 31, 2014
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2 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: -1
(+0, 1, -1)
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
If the City of Rohnert Park and Sonoma County do not oversee the allocation of mitigation funds meant to offset the effects of the Casino on the County’s infrastructure and public services, then unfunded future obligations may be created.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Sonoma County's online information on each board, commission, committee, and task force does not fully explain the qualifications necessary for appointment. The Board disagrees partially with this finding. For the Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces that are managed by Sonoma County departments, the information that explains the qualifications necessary does appear on the website. Sonoma County provides information for many Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces that are not managed by County staff, and the information provided on the website is provided by the agency that...
F2
Casino revenue shortfalls may adversely affect public services.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The decentralized nature of individual Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces precludes a uniform evaluation of their work. The Board disagrees with this finding For the Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces that are managed by Sonoma County departments, the County can establish a process for annual reporting, providing an opportunity for a uniform evaluation of their work. Sonoma County provides information for many Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces that are not managed by County staff, and the County is not responsible for evaluating the work of these entitie...
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Board of Supervisor's
June 17, 2014
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1 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 0, 0)
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
Officials of Sonoma County and the City of Rohnert Park, who oversee their separate agreements with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, release to the public annual financial reports on mitigation funds, including a plan for mitigation fund allocations over the next six months and an accounting of mitigation fund expenditures for previous years. 6
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Recommendation will be implemented. Sonoma County received the first tribal mitigation funds in late June 2014, and dispersed a portion of these funds based on an allocation approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 17, 2014. Staff is currently working to develop an on-going report for the use of these funds as part of the annual budget process. . .
F2
Casino revenue shortfalls may adversely affect public services.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation will be implemented. Sonoma County received the first tribal mitigation funds in late June 2014, and dispersed a portion of these funds based on an allocation approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 17, 2014. Staff is currently working to develop an on-going report for the use of these funds as part of the annual budget process. . .
No Responses Found 1
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