Placer County Grand Jury
• 2000-2001
Placer County Health and Human Services Services to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence Under State Mandates
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
There is a great need to assure a safe and healthy environment for individuals seeking safety from violence at home, and requiring emergency shelter. While PEACE for Families is doing a good job of filling this need in Placer County with limited resources, additional financial assistance from the County beyond the $45,567 they currently receive each year would enable the agency to improve the quality of shelter available, serve more domestic violence victims, and expand the scope of services offered to sheltered women and children.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends that Placer County provide additional funding to ensure the continued success and necessary growth of the PEACE for Families emergency shelter. To aid victims of domestic violence, the Grand Jury further recommends County officials look to existing resources, such as designating a portion of the County’s tobacco settlement funds for use by the shelter.
F2
The Grand Jury observed routine maintenance issues during its inspection of the shelter, including leaky bathroom faucets and exposed electrical outlets.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends that the Placer County Facility Services Department provide maintenance, service and repairs to the entire building (interior and exterior) at no cost, to assure a safe and healthy environment for families escaping a violent environment. The Grand Jury further recommends that the Placer County Board of Supervisors approve this as an ongoing expenditure.
F3
The Health and Human Services Department did not obtain periodic progress reports and annual financial audits from PEACE for Families as required by the contracts. There was no written documentation to indicate changes were made to the contracts that would have waived these requirements.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that all changes to County contracts be documented, agreed to in writing by all parties, and enforced to ensure the continued viability of the written contract.
F4
The Department of Health and Human Services did not hold PEACE for Families accountable for submission of financial information specifically related to the use of the County’s Presley funds (including annual audits and periodic progress reports) prior to renewing their annual contract.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The County should ensure that annual independent financial audits are completed and quarterly progress reports submitted as stated in the written contract. Respondents Executive Director, PEACE for Families Placer County Board of Supervisors Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Facility Services Director Placer County Health & Human Services Director RESPONSE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: The Honorable James D. Garbolino Presiding Judge of the Superior Court County of Placer Historic Court House 101 Maple Street Auburn, CA 95603