Dallin Kimble Mariposa County County Administrative Officer Board of Supervisors*

Published: August 15, 2023 10 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

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Some locations and households experience limited access to technology, online services, and digital community connections. Other areas in Mariposa have good and even great access with fiber internet connections or high speeds available through Starlink. It is generally understood that there is a digital divide. 2. The Board disagrees with

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An evaluation of the County's technology needs and technical services requirements was last conducted in 2017. A broad organizational study is planned to begin later this year. After the organizational study has begun, an updated analysis of technology needs may be appropriate. 4. The Board partially agrees with

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While some inaccurate or outdated information does exist on the website, department staff are assigned to update web pages and the vast majority of information is accurate and relevant. The Board partially agrees with

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We fully support employees receiving the training they need to effectively use technology and be productive in their jobs. Because each position is different, it would not be wise to mandate all employees take the same list of trainings. Rather, each department head is expected to identify those trainings that are necessary for his or her staff and ensure that training is provided. 5. The Board agrees with

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There are more areas where we need to standardize policies and practices, but we have also made significant progress in this area in recent years. Adopting a comprehensive purchasing policy, centralizing technical services, and refreshing policies related to the website, human resources, and social media are a few examples of this effort from the previous year or that are currently underway. Despite the work still to do, collaboration and communication within the County are stronger than at any other time in our collective memory. 4. The Board agrees with

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Flexible training options have been a primary option for many of our technical services options for the last few years. 6. The Board disagrees with

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While the clerk of the board position has not been updated since 2008, it was reviewed in 2022 as part of a recruitment for the position and found to accurately reflect the assigned duties. 4. The Board disagrees with

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While we appreciate that staff are very busy and that this recommendation is a good strategy for individuals, teams, and perhaps even departments, trainings are not currently mandatory and department heads are responsible for ensuring staff receive adequate training and balance that training with their regular workload. 7. The Board agrees with

Additional Recommendations 3

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.

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This has partially been done now and should improve as both technical services and human resources add capacity to enhance support for training over time. 8. None of the
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A mechanism for feedback and process improvement would be a valuable tool to improving services to the public. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in County Departments The Board partially agrees and partially disagrees with
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We are not aware of any instances where interment was unmet or denied as a result of County action or inaction. There has been one situation in the last two years where there was a coordination issue that would not have been prevented by a policy, but that issue was resolved. Ultimately, the timeline is dictated by the availability and wishes of the family. The Board disagrees with

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