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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
The MCGJ finds the EHD lacks effective management oversight, including a E o disregard for inspection productivity and effciency. E E o
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R1
The MCGJ recommends that the Community and Economic Development o t, Department monitor data tracking and productivity reports. This should be completed by o 90 days after the MCGJ report posting and reviewed quarterly. = t o tt
F2
The MCGJ finds that the EHD is inadequately staffed to complete all inspections E IIJ under their current purvial, specifically those in programs without state regulation. c o
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R2
The MCGJ recommends that fhe EHD work in conjunction with the Community anct o u, i Economic Development Department and the Madera County Human Resources a Department to explore alternative staffing models, such as reassessing the need to E classify all employees as EHS or REHS for all inspections. This should be completed by o 90 days after the MCGJ report posting. (9 o o
F3
The MCGJ finds that cunent funding limitations constrain hiring, inspection o frequency, and program efiectiveness. E o t o
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R3
The MCGJ recommends that the EHD work in conjunction with the Madera County o o Board of Supervisors to request General Fund allocations and explore granl o o opportunities to support staffing needs. This plan should be completed by 90 days after d the MCGJ report posting. 6 <o o,
F4
The MCGJ finds that employee absenteeism compounds productivity issues. =-, o u)
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R4
The MCGJ recommends that lhe EHD develop a plan to be presented to the Board t of Supervisors detailing action to reduce the excessive sick time usage. This should be o completed by 90 days after the MCGJ report posting. t CoL
F5
The MCGJ finds that the EHD lacks public transparency and community education { efforts. o o o G Madera County Environmental Heallh o
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R5
The MCGJ recommends that the EHD develop an outreach progmm in charge of a o ! I regular public education evenis as well as updates to the EHD website including food E inspection reports and fillable vendor forms. This should be completed by 90 days after c @ the MCGJ report posting. E o
F6
The MCGJ finds that lhe EHD does not prioritize housing and homeless o encampment complaints. E o IJJ
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R6
The MCGJ recommends that the EHD join the established Madera Housing Our t uJ Homeless task force and collaborate with other county departments to address the recurring housing and homelessness issues. This should be completed by g0 days after o o the MCGJ report posting. G to o E a o REQUEST FOR RESPONSES lo tt o The following responses are required pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05: (\t o E E (, l! E 10 Madera County Environmental Health From lhe following governing bodies : Madera County Board of Supervisors w 200 4th st. Madera, CA 93637 lnvited responses : Madera County Environmental Health Division 200 w.4th st. Madera, CA 93637 Madera County Human Resources Department 200 w.4th st. Madera, CA 93637 Madera County Community and Economic Development Departrnent 200 w.4rh st. Madera, CA 93637 Reporls issuod by the Grand Jury do not idontiry individuals interviewed. penal Code sectlon 929 requlros that reports o, the Grand Jury not contain th6 nam€ of any person or facts leadlng to the idonlity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. Madera County Environmental Health (!