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Los Angeles County Grand Jury • 2014-2015

4. County Information Systems

34 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 11 findings

F1 Page 47
Currently, the decision to institute a PAD program is within the discretion of individual county departments.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 47
Although no one interviewed disputed the usefulness of AEDs, on balance the costs to Los Angeles County in expanding installation of the devices, as well as the time needed for training government personnel on the use of AEDS, do not justify countywide installation of AEDs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY 2014–2015 CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT
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F3 Page 48
Educating the public on the purpose of AEDs, including training in the use of existing AEDs, is economically feasible and would help make better use of already installed AEDs.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 48
The city of Los Angeles PAD program is understaffed. Its existing devices are in need of maintenance and may currently be a liability.
No recommendations for this finding
F5 Page 58
The Los Angeles Department of City Planning does not keep a copy of notices mailed.
No recommendations for this finding
F6 Page 58
The Los Angeles Department of City Planning keeps copies of affidavits of mailings but could not locate that affidavit in this instance.
No recommendations for this finding
F7 Page 57
The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works does not have access to information about its mailing of notices.
No recommendations for this finding
F8 Page 58
Without public access to city identifier numbers, city staff cannot respond to public inquiries.
No recommendations for this finding
F9 Page 58
After the public hearing, data is confidential, available to the property owner and the city only, until the project is approved.
No recommendations for this finding
F10 Page 57
The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works’ website is not organized to help the public register disputes.
No recommendations for this finding
F11 Page 57
The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works has no dedicated phone number that the public can use to register disputes.
No recommendations for this finding