Madera County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
2011-2012 Madera County Grand Jury Final Report on County Engineering Department Special Districts Division
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
The Grand Jury found that the Division is not utilizing the County's formal safety and first aid program known as the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Grand Jury found that contractors are used for large maintenance and new installation projects.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The Grand Jury found that the Engineering Department is responsible for facilitating the preparation and monitoring of the contracts.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The Grand Jury found that the Division Manager has limited input into the budget process.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The Grand Jury found that the County is a member of the Underground Service Alert (USA) Program for marking and locating underground facilities. a. The Division does not have complete emergency response plans to deal with a catastrophe or line break. b. The Engineering Department does not have or maintain a mapping system, but relies on “as built” or engineering drawings. c. The Division does not generate or maintain required marking and locating documentation.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Grand Jury found that the Division currently has two unfilled funded positions, an operations manager and an electrician. Conclusions:
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 3
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CL1The Grand Jury concluded that failure to utilize the County's IIPP increases County liability exposure.
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CL2The Grand Jury concluded that the Division would benefit by greater participation of the Division Manager in the budget process.
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CL3The Grand Jury concluded that the Division is not following the requirements of the USA Program and is in violation of state and federal regulations.