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Findings and Recommendations 23 findings
F1
The MTA management reports directly to the MTA Board of Directors.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F2
The MTA Board of Directors is responsible for the hiring and firing of MTA management.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F3
The MTA annual operating budget is approximately $ 3 million. (707) 463-4320
Related Recommendations (1)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F4
The MTA permits the use of its publicly funded shop space, tools, hydraulic lift and other equipment for the repair and maintenance of a private corporation’s vehicle fleet for the personal gain (unjust enrichment) by an employee.
Related Recommendations (5)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends the immediate end to the process of unjust enrichment available to the individual employee. (Finding 4)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends immediate remedial attention by management and the MTA Board of Directors relating to questionable policy decisions. (Findings 4, 5, 6)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R5
The Grand Jury recommends that a policy and procedures manual be created covering the daily operations of the maintenance shop. (Findings 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F5
The MTA permits its employees to purchase automotive parts through the maintenance shop and permits the repair and maintenance of personal vehicles in the MTA shop.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F6
The MTA permits the storage of old and non-operable vehicles belonging to employees and their friends, creating a de facto junkyard at the Ukiah facility.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F7
Substantial liability to Mendocino County taxpayers has been created by the activities in findings 4, 5 and 6.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F8
Some MTA hourly employees are not required to track their work hours.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R4
The Grand Jury recommends that all hourly MTA employees be required to individually record their work hours by use of a time clock to assure accuracy of actual work hours. (Finding 8)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F9
The MTA does not have a policy and procedures manual covering the daily operation of the maintenance shop.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F10
Some high-level MTA managers use verbal abuse and intimidation to control employees, creating a workplace of fear and anxiety.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R6
The Grand Jury recommends an external review of management practices associated with abuse and intimidation of employees. (Findings 10, 19)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F11
The MTA bus drivers are on call and have at times been required to assist in cleaning the MTA fleet without the benefit of proper safety attire.
Related Recommendations (4)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R7
The Grand Jury recommends that cleaning procedures for bus drivers to follow when called on to clean the fleet be incorporated into the Policy and Procedure manual for the maintenance shop and be made readily accessible to all bus drivers. (Finding 11, 12 )
R12
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA management and MTA Board of Directors implement, insofar as is feasible, the recommendations of all audits, particularly those relating to safety. (Findings 11, 19, 20)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F12
The MTA maintenance shop has no written safety guidelines for bus drivers to follow when cleaning the MTA fleet.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R7
The Grand Jury recommends that cleaning procedures for bus drivers to follow when called on to clean the fleet be incorporated into the Policy and Procedure manual for the maintenance shop and be made readily accessible to all bus drivers. (Finding 11, 12 )
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F13
The MTA has failed to implement an Injury Illness Prevention Program.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R8
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA adopt and implement an Injury Illness Prevention Program. (Finding 13)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F14
The MTA receives a portion of its funding from the federal government which mandates implementation of random drug and alcohol testing.
Related Recommendations (5)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R9
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA designate all employees, including all levels of management, as Safety Sensitive and therefore subject to Random Drug and Alcohol Testing. (Findings 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
R10
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA adopt and adhere to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Best Practices which ensures a truly random drug and alcohol testing program. (Findings 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) (707) 463-4320
R11
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors consider monitoring the transit authority’s drug and alcohol testing procedures to ensure a random policy is in place. (Findings 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F15
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration provides policy and procedures for the mandated Random Drug and Alcohol Testing (RDAT) program.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F16
Under this mandate, the MTA is required to identify personnel who perform Safety Sensitive functions (ones that have a direct effect on day-to-day operations) who are subject to RDAT.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F17
In small rural transit authorities all personnel have a direct effect on day to day operations and therefore perform Safety Sensitive functions.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F18
The MTA does not identify all personnel who have a direct effect on the transit authority’s day to day operations as Safety Sensitive.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F19
The MTA Drug and Alcohol testing program is selective not random.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F20
Some Safety Sensitive employees have gone untested for extended periods of time.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F21
The MTA submits to a yearly Single Audit, a Triennial Performance Audit for the benefit of Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG), and a Safety & (707) 463-4320 Loss Control Survey conducted by the California Transit Insurance Pool (CalTIP).
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
R14
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA management immediately bond all employees who handle cash. (Finding 23) COMMENTS Taxpayers in Mendocino County expect a proactive MTA management team which holds safety and future sustainability as top priorities. In order to tackle the complex puzzle of rural public transportation, the existing management team has been presented with a comprehensive list of goals, objectives and performance measures all designed to reduce liability, costs and to improve the safety and performance records and ensure future sustainability of the agency (see Findings 21, 22). These guidelines are apparently being ignored. The instability of fuel prices and the economy exacerbate the MTA’s problems. As reflected in this complaint report, the Grand Jury lacks confidence in the MTA management team’s ability to carry out the agency’s responsibilities.
F22
The MTA has failed to implement goals and objectives contained in the 1999 Five Year Transit Development Plan, the Safety and Loss recommendations outlined in the 2002 CalTIP survey, and recommendations in the 2000/01– 2002/03 Triennial Performance Audit, all of which are designed to assess and improve the overall health and strength of the transit authority.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
F23
MTA employees responsible for handling cash are not bonded.
Related Recommendations (4)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors, MCOG and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meet with the MTA management to discuss the problems and potential liabilities to Mendocino County raised by the findings in this report. (Findings 4 through 23)
R13
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA Board of Directors and MCOG develop new management strategies to ensure the transit authority’s future viability. (Findings 1 through 22)
R14
The Grand Jury recommends that the MTA management immediately bond all employees who handle cash. (Finding 23) COMMENTS Taxpayers in Mendocino County expect a proactive MTA management team which holds safety and future sustainability as top priorities. In order to tackle the complex puzzle of rural public transportation, the existing management team has been presented with a comprehensive list of goals, objectives and performance measures all designed to reduce liability, costs and to improve the safety and performance records and ensure future sustainability of the agency (see Findings 21, 22). These guidelines are apparently being ignored. The instability of fuel prices and the economy exacerbate the MTA’s problems. As reflected in this complaint report, the Grand Jury lacks confidence in the MTA management team’s ability to carry out the agency’s responsibilities.
R23
MTA employees responsible for handling cash are not bonded. RECOMMENDATIONS
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CO1Taxpayers in Mendocino County expect a proactive MTA management team which holds safety and future sustainability as top priorities. In order to tackle the complex puzzle of rural public transportation, the existing management team has been presented with a comprehensive list of goals, objectives and performance measures all designed to reduce liability, costs and to improve the safety and performance records and ensure future sustainability of the agency (see Findings 21, 22). These guidelines are apparently being ignored. The instability of fuel prices and the economy exacerbate the MTA’s problems. As reflected in this complaint report, the Grand Jury lacks confidence in the MTA management team’s ability to carry out the agency’s responsibilities.