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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 3 findings
F1
Page 40
The policy of transferring water between owners during low water years benefitted few and caused additional complexity to the District’s administrative and water accounting operation. Other than the required signing of an agreement, the District was not involved in the actual process between parties.
F2
Page 40
The District office update was not originally a complete renovation project, so there was no overall cost evaluation or preapproval. Payment for work done was approved by the Board, as reflected in the board minutes. 21 2015/2016 Butte County Grand Jury Report
F3
Page 41
The public is allowed and welcome to attend Board meetings, and to voice questions and concerns.
Recommendations 1
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R1Page 41The Butte Water District general manager and the Board should reevaluate the District’s low water transfer policy and decide if it needs to be adapted or discontinued. If adapted, a clearly defined policy and process should be developed. RESPONSES The Grand Jury invites the Butte Water District and Board to respond to F1 and R1. Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify the individuals who have been interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.