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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Page 160
The 2008/2009 Lake County Civil Grand Jury oversight report showed the LCMHD to be in arrears to private vendors, the County and the State for large amounts. LCMHD management has taken steps to alleviate this problem. Currently the vendor debt is satisfied and the debt to the County is in the form of loans with a structured payment plan. At the time of the oversight, the debt owed to the State of $700,000 was being disputed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 161
LCMHD management continue to work with the Lake County Administrator to keep the LCMHD financially healthy. (F1)
F2
Page 160
In 2006, LCMHD management started a series of steps to correct the errors in billing to the State by installing a new computer billing program and instructing in the correct way to bill the State. A new position of Financial Director now oversees all accounting functions in the LCMHD.
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R2
Page 161
All computer programs within the LCMHD be periodically monitored for required performance and update as needed by qualified Information Technology personnel. (F2)
F3
Page 160
Management’s failure to take any disciplinary action for making a $4 million mistake over several years sets a bad example for the rest of the employees.
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R3
Page 161
Disciplinary action be taken for serious errors in judgment costing the County millions of dollars. (F3)
F4
Page 160
Lake County job descriptions include no educational requirements in accounting for even senior accounting positions. The only requirements for accounting and computer technology positions are one to two years of job experience. This is insufficient for the complexity of the job. Health and Human Services Committee
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R4
Page 161
The Board of Supervisors revise County job descriptions for senior accounting positions to include appropriate educational requirements. (F4)
F5
Page 161
Severe financial straits have required the LCMHD management to eliminate staff positions, vacate rented offices and move staff into less desirable offices. This has resulted in a severe morale problem for LCMHD employees.
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R5
Page 161
LCMHD management conduct staff meetings to inform all employees of the current financial status of the Department, the steps being taken to improve the situation and the possible length of time it will take to make the improvements. Let employees know this has been a stressful time for all employees including management. (F5)
F6
Page 161
Under sworn testimony before the Lake County Grand Jury, employees expressed many concerns that they feel are not being addressed by LCMHD management.
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R6
Page 161
Hire an outside professional consultant to investigate the concerns expressed by employees and to facilitate a program that allows for better communication between management and employees. (F6) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: • Mental Health Director via Board of Supervisors (90 days) Health and Human Services Committee