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The Civil Grand Jury commends the City of Saratoga for producing monthly treasurer's reports that include disbursements, receipts, and fund balances. The City of Saratoga is in full compliance with California Government Code section 41004. <b>Response</b>: Agree. . The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury evaluated the monthly treasurer's reports of general law cities in the county from March to August 2022 to assess their compliance with State requirements and found that Saratoga was compliant with the California Government Code. Starting with the City of Saratoga March 2022 Treasurer's Report, the City transitioned to a new format for the report that included information about monthly pooled cash transactions, quarterly investments, and monthly budget summary by capital improvement plan budget project. These changes were implemented to further align with California Government Code section 41004 and to improve accessibility, clearly explain major changes in cash, minimize opportunities for error, and maximize the City's ability to identify anomalies, concerns, or mistakes. 19 .