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Note: Missing finding numbers detected:
F7, F9, F10, F11, F12
Findings and Recommendations
5 findings
The Public Guardian has consistently failed to ask for the fees justified by the Court ordered Public Guardian fees Schedule then in effect. Response: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
A system of oversight to insure timely filings needs to be created and implemented. Response: This recommendation cannot be implemented by the Auditor-Controller because there is no jurisdiction to do so. The jurisdiction to implement this change would reside with the Public Guardian, an Independent Elected Official, and Superior Court.
There is no system of oversight presently in place in Inyo County to be sure that the Public Guardian is seeking reasonable fees for its services for the benefits of the County tax payers. Response: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
When the Public Guardian in its discretion decides to apply to the Court for lesser or greater amounts than called for by the Public Guardian Fee Schedule, the Guardian should explain in the Petition for fees, which is a public document, why it is not seeking the amount supported by the Court Ordered Fee Schedule. Response: This recommendation cannot be implemented by the Auditor-Controller because there is no jurisdiction to do so. The jurisdiction to implement this change would reside with the Public Guardian, an Independent Elected Official.
While the first priority of the Public Guardian is taking care of the conservatees, the county taxpayers deserve to be reasonably compensated for the services rendered at their expense where there are sufficient assets in the conservatorship to do so. Response: Agree.
No recommendations for this finding
The Public Guardian is consistently late, often very late, in filing its Accounting and reports with the Courts. Response: Unable to agree or disagree. The Auditor-Controller does not review the Accounting and other reports that are filed with the Courts as part of the Probate code.
No recommendations for this finding
A system of oversight to insure timely filings is not working well. Response: Unable to agree or disagree. The Auditor-Controller is currently not part of the system of oversight.
No recommendations for this finding
