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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Plumas County Grand Jury
• 2004-2005
Plumas County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Function Provide for the control, storage, and distribution
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Findings 4 findings
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It is not clear that all projects or proposals for which MSA funds have been expended have been approved by the WF.
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It is not clear exactly how much money has been received by PCFC under the MSA.
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It is not clear how the money received by PCFC under the MSA has been spent. 33
F4
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The previous Grand Jury expressed the belief that some of the project expenditures did not meet the MSA’s stated goals. Further investigation reveals that these project expenditures were approved by the WF. However, it is unclear how the programs specified in the MSA were served by the expenditure of $115,000 for "budget expenditures" and $452,000 to "repay the general fund for loans to PCFC for expenditures that had accumulated for several years ". These expenditures are being reviewed by DWR.
Recommendations 8
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R1Page 36That while the directions for expenditure of funds under the MSA allow some latitude, the PCFC avoid the temptation to expend MSA funds for purposes not approved by the WF and that do not specifically benefit the MSA programs.
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R2Page 36That the PCFC explain how the $115,000 of "budget expenditures" and the $452,000 for loan repayment benefited the programs specified by the MSA.
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R3Page 36That the PCFC states exactly how much money it has received to date under the MSA.
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R4Page 36That the PCFC states clearly how the funds received under the MSA were spent and how much of those funds have not yet been spent.
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R5Page 36That the PCFC keep the public informed of the status of the EIR and legal challenges to the MSA. COMPLAINT SUMMARY COMPLAINT #04/05-01 Nature of Complaint This is a continuation of last year’s Grand Jury Complaint #03/04-03 alleging widespread and gross misconduct within County Offices. Response The issues of this complaint were discussed by the Law and Justice Committee and the complainant was advised by letter to take the complaint to the California Attorney General’s Office. COMPLAINT #04/05-02 Nature of Complaint This complaint was a continuation of several complaints previously filed with previous Grand Juries against a Plumas County employee. Response 34 This complaint was referred to the District Attorney and County Counsel offices. COMPLAINT #04/05-03 Nature of Complaint This was a continuation of complaint 03/04-09 alleging wrongful and retaliatory termination of employment at Plumas District Hospital (PDH). Response As this complaint had been investigated by the Health, Education, and Welfare Committee of the Grand Jury last year, and deemed a labor dispute, it was not investigated further as it did not fall under Grand Jury jurisdiction. The complainant was notified by letter. COMPLAINT #04/05-04 Nature of Complaint Complaint delineated a list of problems arising from a private civil matter. Response The Grand Jury declined to pursue investigation, indicating to the complainant by letter that this was a private civil matter and could possibly be resolved by legal counsel. COMPLAINT #04/05-05 Nature of Complaint The complaint lodged was of a possible criminal nature involving the destruction of property. Response The complaint was referred to the District Attorney and after his review it was determined that the statue of limitation has expired. COMPLAINT #04/05-06 Nature of Complaint The complainant accused a Sheriff Deputy of not acknowledging monies he had supposedly received. Response The complainant was informed by letter that this was not considered a matter for the Grand Jury. COMPLAINT #04/05-07 Nature of Complaint Complaint was submitted regarding an issue the complainant had with Plumas County several years ago. Response After reviewing the history of the incident the Grand Jury felt that this was not an item for Grand Jury investigation and the complainant was informed by letter of this action. COMPLAINT #04/05-08 Nature of Complaint This complaint stated that no action had been pursued by Plumas County Officials on a previous criminal conviction. Response The complaint was referred to the County District Attorney. COMPLAINT #04/05-09 Nature of Complaint Alleged improper actions that were taken by the Indian Valley Fire Chief, while at a Greenville Park the summer of 2004. Response Complaint was reviewed by the Grand Jury, but not investigated. A letter was written to the complainant stating that all district fire departments would be notified to use caution when exhibiting equipment. COMPLAINT #04/05-10 Nature of Complaint Complainant charged that the Portola City Council is remiss in dealing with the citizens of the City of Portola and is out of compliance with the Portola Municipal Code. Response The Grand Jury reviewed the complaint, but action will not be taken this year. This item will be referred to the 2005-2006 Grand Jury. COMPLAINT #04/05-11 Nature of Complaint Complaint was made against actions by the Plumas County Planning Department. Response The Grand Jury reviewed the complaint, but action will not be taken this year. This item will be referred to the 2005-2006 Grand Jury. COMPLAINT #04/05-12 Nature of Complaint 36 The complainant brought a situation to the Grand Jury’s attention regarding a card lock transaction. Response This matter was unfounded and resolved. COMPLAINT #04/05-13 Nature of Complaint A complaint was received by a parent whose child attends elementary school within the Plumas Unified School District. The complaint alleged mistreatment of the child by a teacher and was supported by letters received by the Grand Jury through the District Attorney. The complaint also alleged a lack of response from the school district administration. Response An Accusation Hearing was conducted by the District Attorney. The Grand Jury heard testimony from several witnesses and complainants. The Grand Jury deliberated after the hearing and concluded that there was reasonable cause for the District Attorney to bring an accusation against the school district administration. This matter is now in the hands of the District Attorney. COMPLAINT #04/05-14 Nature of Complaint This complaint involves the alleged mistreatment and harassment of family members over a number of years by the Plumas County Sheriff’s Department. Response The Grand Jury will review the complaint, but action will not be taken this year. This item will be referred to the 2005-2006 Grand Jury. COMPLAINT #04/05-15 Nature of Complaint The complaint stated problems that had occurred because of lack of following zoning ordinances by his neighbors. Response No action will be taken this year and the complaint will be referred to the 2005/2006 Grand Jury. Plumas County Grand Jury Investigation History DEPARTMENT/ 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- AGENCY/PROGRAM Earlier Years 2002 2003 2004 2005 Administrative/CAO 95-96 X Assessor 95-96, 98-99 Auditor/Controller X X Board of Supervisors X X inc Clerk/Recorder X inc Chamber of Commerce Information Technology 99-00 Fair X Farm Advisor Law Library 99-00 X Library 98-99 Literacy Program 98-99 Museum 98-99 Human Resources 99-00 X X Treasurer/Tax Collector 98-99 Alcohol and Drug 95-96 X inc X Senior Services District Attorney – Family Support Division 97-98 Mental Health 95-96, 99-00 X Plumas County Public Health Agency X Public Administrator Public 99-00 Guardian/Conservator Sierra House 99-00 Social Services 95-96 Veteran’s Services 95-96 Animal Control 95-96 X X County Counsel District Attorney 98-99 Fish and Game Commission Jail 98-99 X X X X Victim Witness Office of Emergency Services Probation 98-99 X X Juvenile Hall X 38
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R97-98Mental Health 95-96, 99-00
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R98-99Fish and Game Commission
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R99-00X X Treasurer/Tax Collector