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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Fresno County Grand Jury • 2007-2008

Malaga County Water District

Published: November 21, 2008 104 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings

F301 Page 66
The participation of the community was perceived to be unwelcome at Board meetings.
No recommendations for this finding
F302 Page 66
Monies from the water, sewer, solid waste disposal, and recreation budgets are being commingled. The water and sewer fees must be used only for water and sewer purposes.
No recommendations for this finding
F303 Page 66
The MCWD Policies and Procedures Manual does not provide health benefits other than vision for Board members. Nevertheless, members of the Board of Directors are receiving monies in-lieu-of health, vision, and dental insurance.
No recommendations for this finding
F304 Page 66
Independent contracts are awarded to Board members as well as friends and family of the Board members.
No recommendations for this finding
F305 Page 66
The Board had prior knowledge of probable improprieties.
No recommendations for this finding
F306 Page 66
A previous independent investigation approved by the MCWD Board and submitted to the Board of Supervisors advised the MCWD Board of inappropriate and illegal practices.
No recommendations for this finding
F307 Page 66
Public monies were used for purposes not provided in the law, e.g., funeral receptions and flowers to bereaved families.
No recommendations for this finding
F308 Page 66
A past board member/interim manager trained the present manager at additional cost to the District..
No recommendations for this finding
F309 Page 66
The Board of Directors has violated the Brown Act. 5 51
No recommendations for this finding