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Findings and Recommendations 15 findings
F1
The office of the Clerk has a total permanent staff of nine.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Staff turnover is higher at the lower paid, entry level positions than among more senior personnel.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors require the Department of Human Resources to perform desk audits for workers in the Clerk/Assessor’s office to determine the appropriateness of current salaries for those jobs. (Finding 2)
F3
To the fullest extent possible, functions of the Clerk’s Office are computerized in a very technology-intensive environment.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
A portion of the document processing fees goes to pay for up-to-date technology.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The remainder of revenues from the Office goes into the County General Fund.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Requests for information and documents are met in a timely fashion. (707) 463-4320
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Despite a considerable increase in recent years in the volume of work, the Clerk’s Office has functioned without an increase in staffing for the last 20 years.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The conduct of County elections by the Clerk’s Office has gone smoothly despite the increasing complexity of the process.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The conduct of elections depends heavily on a well-organized group of temporary hires.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Election results, sent by modem from the polling places, are now available almost immediately after the closing of the polls at the Clerk’s Office and the Mendocino County website.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Safeguards for a fair election process appear to be both adequate and appropriate.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
Between elections voting machines are warehoused in two separate facilities, one of which has a leaky roof.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends that election machines be stored in one secure, structurally sound facility. (Finding 12)
F13
The Assessor’s Office has an authorized staff of 24 permanent workers and supervisors.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
The Assessor’s Office is increasingly computerized, enabling it to handle the workload much more efficiently.
No recommendations for this finding
F15
Shortage of staff in the Assessor’s Office, particularly those with specific skills, is a serious problem, leading to a grievous overburdening of existing personnel.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that further efforts to address the shortage of adequately skilled employees in the Assessor’s office be undertaken. (Finding 15) COMMENTS The astute use of technology by the office of the Clerk/Assessor has mitigated the effect of budget cuts that have had such a negative impact on many County agencies. The Grand Jury commends the administration of the office for both the overall efficiency and helpfulness demonstrated in the workplace. (707) 463-4320
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R15COMMENTS The astute use of technology by the office of the Clerk/Assessor has mitigated the effect of budget cuts that have had such a negative impact on many County agencies. The Grand Jury commends the administration of the office for both the overall efficiency and helpfulness demonstrated in the workplace. (707) 463-4320
Comments 1
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CO1The astute use of technology by the office of the Clerk/Assessor has mitigated the effect of budget cuts that have had such a negative impact on many County agencies. The Grand Jury commends the administration of the office for both the overall efficiency and helpfulness demonstrated in the workplace. Page 2 of 3 2004/2005 Mendocino County Grand Jury County of Mendocino Post Office Box 629 Grand Jury Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 463-4320
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