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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Page 99
The following Findings are the result of the Grand Jury’s investigation of complaints against the CVCSD.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 99
The CVCSD should amend the General Manager’s employment contract to remove the line stating the General Manager can be removed from this position by the Grand Jury. (Finding 1)
F2
Page 99
The General Manager’s Employment Contract contains a line stating that the General Manager of the CVCSD can be removed from office by the County Grand Jury.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 99
The County Tax Collector, the County Auditor-Controller and the California Valley CSD need to confirm that assessment monies are being designated and used as prescribed by law. (Finding 2)
F3
Page 99
The current $15.00 fee for trash pickup and disposal is not adequate to cover the actual cost of these services. It is not clear from the information received from the County Auditor-Controller’s office whether or not the additional funds to cover the actual cost of these services are being used as prescribed by law.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 99
The CVCSD should consider forming an audit committee whose responsibilities include selecting an external auditor and determining the scope of the audit engagement. (Finding 3)
F4
Page 99
Current information being provided to the CVCSD from its external auditor does not include an annual management advisory letter, the purpose of which is to point out weaknesses in internal controls.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Page 99
The CVCSD Board should review and revise their current Office Procedures Manual so that it more accurately reflects this specific community. For example, job descriptions listed in the current manual are too broad-based to be useful. (Finding 4)
F5
Page 99
The current Office Procedures Manual being used by CVCSD, as adapted from a Special District Risk Management Authority template, does not serve the specific needs of California Valley.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Page 99
The CVCSD Board and management should conduct business with strict adherence to those areas within their purview, i.e., road maintenance and trash pickup and disposal. (Finding 5)
F6
Page 99
Board Meetings include subjects not within the purview of the CVCSD, e.g., Emergency Preparedness, Parks and Recreation and Social Function.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Page 99
If the CVCSD intends to have a web site, then they should own it and have control over what is being published. (Finding 6) 2006-2007 San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report Responses Page: R-100
F7
Page 99
The web site that is meant to represent CVCSD is inadequate and not under the control of the CVCSD. 2006-2007 San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report Responses Page: R-99
No recommendations for this finding