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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The Humboldt County Grand Jury found that the complaint against the Fortuna City Manager was without merit.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Fortuna City Council and the Fortuna City Manager failed to adequately and or effectively communicate to city staff members the goals and objectives of the new City Manager, and how those goals would impact day-to-day expenses.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends that the Fortuna City Council and the Fortuna City Manager improve internal methods used to communicate with the city’s staff. (F2, F3)
F3
The City of Fortuna does not have a clear, written policy regarding reimbursement of business expenses for city employees.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends that the Fortuna City Council and the Fortuna City Manager improve internal methods used to communicate with the city’s staff. (F2, F3)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends that the Finance Office of the City of Fortuna write a clear and transparent policy for all city employees using city-issued credit cards, explaining the procedural steps for reimbursement of business expenses. (F3) WHO SHALL RESPOND The Grand Jury requires that both the Fortuna City Council and the Fortuna City Manager respond to Recommendations 1 and 2. Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 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.
F4
The City Manager’s submitted his office appointment calendar (Outlook) did not completely match the reimbursement requests submitted for meals, conferences, and transportation; however, the personal calendar he provided did.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The City Council of Fortuna sought a “people friendly” City Manager who would work to help revitalize the City of Fortuna’s business interests.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The City Manager was fiduciarily responsible and actually saved Fortuna a substantial amount of money by executing his duties in the manner he did, especially as it regards his moving allowance and automobile stipend.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The new City Manager elected to use city vehicles rather than the monthly transportation stipend, thus saving the City of Fortuna a few thousand dollars in the first year of his tenure in that position.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.