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Extracted from Consolidated Report

This investigation was originally published as part of a larger consolidated report containing multiple investigations. View the consolidated PDF for the complete document.

Fresno County Grand Jury • 2012-2013

Request for Respondents

Published: July 01, 2013 31 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F513, F514, F515, F516, F517, F518, F519, F520, F521, F522, F523, F524, F525, F526, F527, F528, F529, F530, F531, F532, F533, F534, F535, F536, F537, F538, F539, F540, F541, F542, F543, F544, F545, F546, F547, F548, F549, F550, F551, F552, F553, F554, F555, F556, F557, F558, F559, F560, F561, F562, F563, F564, F565, F566, F567, F568, F569, F570, F571, F572, F573, F574, F575, F576, F577, F578, F579, F580, F581, F582, F583, F584, F585, F586, F587, F588, F589, F590, F591, F592, F593, F594, F595, F596, F597, F598, F599, F600

Findings and Recommendations 15 findings

F501 Page 74
The District’s auditor has repeatedly informed the Board of Directors of deficiencies, and they have failed to adequately address them.
No recommendations for this finding
F502 Page 74
In a letter to the BOD dated September 30, 2011, the District‘s auditor reported an operating loss of $29,448 noting, “Losses of this magnitude are unsustainable.”
No recommendations for this finding
F503 Page 74
The District has operated at a loss for 17 of the past 18 years.
No recommendations for this finding
F504 Page 74
The District is in serious financial trouble due to poor management by the Board of Directors.
No recommendations for this finding
F505 Page 74
The District has failed to maintain reserves required by the Sewer Revenue Bond Covenant.
No recommendations for this finding
F506 Page 74
Not all members of the BOD have conducted themselves properly or performed their duties in accordance with the codes that govern special districts.
No recommendations for this finding
F507 Page 74
The District has inappropriately commingled general funds with those reserved for specific restricted purposes.
No recommendations for this finding
F508 Page 74
Members of the Board have failed to take advantage of training available from the California Special District Association.
No recommendations for this finding
F509 Page 74
Written and sufficiently comprehensive bylaws, policies, and procedures to properly guide the District in all phases of its operations are missing.
No recommendations for this finding
F510 Page 74
The LAFCo MSR pertaining to the District is inadequate in that it does not show the real financial condition of the District when compared to the reports of the District’s own auditor. FY /22/2013 Report #5 – Del Rey Community Services District
No recommendations for this finding
F511 Page 75
There is a failure of the District to address the needs of its non-English speaking clients from whom a significant part of its revenue is derived.
No recommendations for this finding
F512 Page 75
The grand jury investigation of the District demonstrates longstanding, deep, and fundamental deficiencies in the management of district operations which have been repeatedly raised over many years without remedy. This is documented by prior grand jury and auditors reports.
No recommendations for this finding
F601 Page 87
When money is allocated to construct highways, funds are not budgeted for maintenance.
No recommendations for this finding
F602 Page 87
Additional emphasis on enforcement of laws regarding illegal dumping, improper load coverage, and litter flying or thrown from vehicles is needed.
No recommendations for this finding
F603 Page 87
Education regarding importance of litter control is needed in our schools and communities. RECOMMENDATIONS
No recommendations for this finding