Riverside County Grand Jury
• 2001-2002
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation & Park District
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
District facilities and equipment have been used to repair private vehicles belonging to employees and directors. The District’s Employee Handbook ( ) states, “The use of district time, materials and /or supplies for the purposes other than district services is absolutely prohibited.”
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
District ensure strict adherence by all employees and directors to its policies and procedures.
F2
Screening and background checks on all employees were not conducted in accordance with the District’s Employee Handbook (Pages 3 & 4).
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
District ensure strict adherence by all employees and directors to its policies and procedures.
F3
The District has been operating without a general manager since August 2001. There is no one on site, on a continuous basis, to manage and oversee the daily operations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
District immediately hire a general manager with grant writing experience.
F4
With the large amount of development and annexations by the City, it now surrounds Noble Creek Park. Although City services (police and fire) are provided to the annexed areas, the county provides these services to the park.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
As part of the settlement agreement between the City and the District, an advisory committee was established with both City and District officials as members. The purpose of the committee is to coordinate, resolve current issues and plan for the future. These recommendations are presented to both the City Council and the District Board of Directors for consideration and/or adoption.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Settlement Agreement Advisory Committee consider merging the management of the District and City recreation and parks, eliminating recreation and park programs competition, duplication of service, and lower overall operational expenses.
F6
Due to the City’s annexation of the land surrounding the District, developer fees from areas annexed go to the City not the District.
No recommendations for this finding