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Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Strengthening the Internal Audit Functions of Sacramento County
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⚠️ Este contenido ha sido traducido automáticamente. El texto original en inglés es la versión oficial. La traducción puede contener errores.
Findings 6 findings
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CPSU has experienced, compassionate and dedicated staff whose priority is the welfare of the children they serve.
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The current location of the CPSU is in a high crime neighborhood that places CPSU staff and traumatized youths in undue danger.
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Since the enactment of SB 855 in 2014, no measurable progress has been made to find suitable options that address the unique treatment and placement needs of the expanded population of high risk children.
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There is a lack of communication on spending priorities between senior management and the needs of the service providers.
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CPS and DHHS are still focused on ineffective recruitment strategies rather than considering innovative approaches to gain more placement models for the expanded population it serves.
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CPS personnel hired to recruit placement opportunities for children are unable to focus their efforts due to other job activities. 101 2017-2018 RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 104Acknowledge the social workers and supervisors of the CPSU for their outstanding service and dedication.
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R2Page 104Relocate the CPSU to a safer environment.
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R3Page 104Develop a plan and accelerated timeline to increase placement options for all children with immediate needs and children requiring Short Term Residential Treatment Centers.
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R4Page 104Senior management needs to improve transparency and open communication between county policy makers and service providers so that budget allocations better match the needs of Sacramento County foster children.
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R5Page 104Create an analytical model that compares cost effectiveness, resulting in the ability to pro- actively develop and implement alternative models.
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R6Page 104Determine the necessary hiring or utilization of existing staff to allow recruiters to focus exclusively on placement opportunities for children. 2017-2018 RESPONSES The Sacramento County Executive provided responses to the findings and recommendations noted above on September 11, 2018. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors agrees with all responses provided by the County Executive. The 2018-2019 Sacramento County Grand Jury notes that the required responses are in compliance with PC Section 933 and PC Section 933.05. The Sacramento County Executive reported the following actions: