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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Lassen County Grand Jury • 2024-2025

Local Vendor Makes Haul at City's Expense

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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F5

Findings and Recommendations 6 findings

F1 Page 14
City personnel failed to verify the number of loads hauled and disposal locations.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 14
The contractor did not dispose of debris at the landfill/dump but instead transported it to the RV Storage on Skyline Road and/or the Prison Pit on Rice Canyon Road in Susanville.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 14
Despite not delivering to the landfill/dump, the invoice included charges for 98 loads' worth of dump fees, amounting to $9,408.00.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 14
Despite not delivering to the landfill/dump, the invoice included charges for 64 loads' worth of dump fees, amounting to $6,144.00. FS. The invoiced amount of $39,999.00 cannot be reconciled with the contract's estimated costs.
No recommendations for this finding
F6 Page 14
The Contract and Change Order appeared structured to circumvent competitive bidding regulations.
No recommendations for this finding
F7 Page 14
A lack of oversight and financial mismanagement warranting further legal and administrative review. FS. City employees responsible for contract development and supervision do not receive training in contract management.
No recommendations for this finding