Kern County Grand Jury • 2021-2022

Report: City of McFarland

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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings

F1
The City potentially faces significant financial challenges in meeting the obligation of the contract with the Kern County Fire Department which expires on July 1, 2022.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The administration should develop a plan to obtain the funds needed to fill the Kern County Fire Department contract that begins on July 1, 2022. (Finding 1)
F2
The failure to have audited financial reports for FY’s 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019- 2020 could result in fines from the State and the City’s ability to receive State funds.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Audited financial reports for FY’s 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for the City of McFarland need to be completed as soon as possible by the outside auditing firm. (Finding 2)
F3
Key departments have been plagued by high turnover; new leadership is working to improve the financial position of the City.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The McFarland website is not current in all areas and the meeting agendas do not meet accepted business practices.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The City should designate a qualified employee to update and maintain the website. (Finding 4)
R4
The City should examine the agendas of other cities, i.e. Arvin, Shafter, Tehachapi, and Wasco, for examples on how to prepare a proper agenda to include current financial information. (Finding 4)
F5
Annexation of proposed property along Highway 99 could potentially provide significant revenue.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Grand Jury found the roads to be in need of repair, exhibiting large cracks and uneven sections. The roads most in need of repair are:  West Davis Avenue from Elmo to West Perkins Avenue  6th Street from Robertson to West Sherwood Avenue  West Ebell from Woodruff to Mast Avenue  Hail Lane from Davis Avenue to Frontage Road  Wiley Street from Robertson Avenue to East Sherwood Avenue COMMENTS: The Grand Jury found the administration of the City of McFarland to be very cooperative and supplied the Grand Jury with the materials and information that was available.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Upon receipt of grant funding, road repairs should be a priority. (Finding 6) NOTES: • The City of McFarland should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public review. • Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at: www.kerncounty.com/grandjury. • Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website: www.kerncounty.com/grandjury. REQUIRED RESPONSES WITHIN 90 DAYS TO:  PRESIDING JUDGE KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 212 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301  TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 600 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Cal. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. DISCLAIMER: This report was issued by the Grand Jury with the exception of a Juror(s) pursuant to Cal. Penal Code § 916.2(a). The Juror(s) was/were excluded from all parts of the inquiry/investigation, including interviews, deliberations, and the writing and approval of this report.

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