Score: +13 (13/3/0)

Sonoma County Grand Jury • 2011-2012

The Marin/sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District - Under the Microscope

Published: June 27, 2012 6 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings

MSMVCD’s tick educational efforts in 2011 were a result of citizen advocacy.

Related Recommendations (1)

Maintain up-to-date tick information on the MSMVCD website.

The current educational specialist has a full workload with a waiting list of teachers seeking classroom visits.

Related Recommendations (1)

Expand the educational staff.

MSMVCD puts minimal emphasis on vectors other than mosquitoes and yellowjackets in its educational outreach.

Related Recommendations (1)

Change auditors this fiscal year and consider doing so every five years.

Although MSMVCD appears financially sound, at times transparency is lacking.

Related Recommendations (1)

Provide copies of budgets to anyone who requests them.

There is at times a lack of professionalism in dealing with the public.

Related Recommendations (1)

Educate the MSMVCD board on the various ways taxes are assessed.

Board training could be improved. 37

Related Recommendations (1)

Schedule MSMVCD board members to spend time in the field with a technician during each term of office.

Additional Recommendations 1

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.

R7

Foster professionalism in being open and responsive to the public.

Agency Responses 2

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Board of Trustees

August 15, 2012 • 8 pages • 8 responses • Score: +7 (+7, 1, 0) View Details ▾

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8 responses to findings and recommendations

MSMVCD’s tick educational efforts in 2011 were a result of citizen advocacy.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, and F6 I/We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3, F4, and F5 (See attached statement specifying portions of the findings that are disputed and an explanation of the reasons therefor).

The current educational specialist has a full workload with a waiting list of teachers seeking classroom visits.

Response: Agree Score: +1

MSMVCD puts minimal emphasis on vectors other than mosquitoes and yellowjackets in its educational outreach.

Response: Agree Score: +1

Change auditors this fiscal year and consider doing so every five years.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R3 has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.

Although MSMVCD appears financially sound, at times transparency is lacking.

Response: Agree Score: +1

There is at times a lack of professionalism in dealing with the public.

Response: Agree Score: +1

Board training could be improved. 37

Response: Agree Score: +1

Foster professionalism in being open and responsive to the public.

Response: Requires Analysis

Scheduled: Fiscal Year 2012/13 Score: 0

for an explanation of the changes that have subsequently been implemented. ....................................... . . . . . . . . . . 3. 2 RECOMMENDATIONS: R2. Expand the educational staff. Response: This recommendation requires further analysis. The Board and the Manager agree that, in principle, it would be desirable to enhance the Educational Outreach and Public Relations programs. It is noteworthy that the Marin/Sonoma District is one of only a handful of similar Districts in the state to operate a full-time education program in K-12 school classrooms. Each year, as part of ...

District Manager

August 14, 2012 • 8 pages • 8 responses • Score: +6 (+6, 2, 0) View Details ▾

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8 responses to findings and recommendations

MSMVCD’s tick educational efforts in 2011 were a result of citizen advocacy.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, and F6 I disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3, F4, and F5 (See attached statement specifying portions of the findings that are disputed and an explanation of the reasons therefor).

The current educational specialist has a full workload with a waiting list of teachers seeking classroom visits.

Response: Agree Score: +1

MSMVCD puts minimal emphasis on vectors other than mosquitoes and yellowjackets in its educational outreach.

Response: Agree Score: +1

Although MSMVCD appears financially sound, at times transparency is lacking.

Response: Agree Score: +1

There is at times a lack of professionalism in dealing with the public.

Response: Agree Score: +1

Board training could be improved. 37

Response: Agree Score: +1

Schedule MSMVCD board members to spend time in the field with a technician during each term of office.

Response: Implemented

Score: 0

. Schedule the MSMVCD Board Members to spend time in the field with a technician during each term of office. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. A memorandum has been issued to Board Members inviting them to spend time in the field with a Vector Technician. To date, several Trustees have availed themselves of this opportunity. R7. Foster professionalism in being open and responsive to the public. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. The Manager agrees that professionalism, openness to public comment and responsiveness are key tenets of good governance. The...

Foster professionalism in being open and responsive to the public.

Response: Implemented

Scheduled: fiscal year 2012/13 Score: 0

for an explanation of the organizational changes that may have a bearing on this Finding. RECOMMENDATIONS: R1. Maintain up-to-date tick information on the District's web site. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. The District's web site has been completely redesigned and now contains current information on ticks and tick-borne diseases. Topics covered include: tick identification, life cycle & habitats, impacts to human health, tick control measures, exposure prevention measures and links to authoritative resources such as the CA Department of Public Health and the Center...