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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Page 112
There is a lack of robust central coordination in providing homeless services in Fresno County.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 112
The Street2Home organization should fill all board vacancies by December 31, 2020. (F1)
R2
Page 112
The Street2Home organization should operate openly and transparently with community involvement by inviting the public to participate in widely noticed meetings and by allowing time for public comment during board meetings. (F1)
F2
Page 112
Although funding is available, the three positions recommended in the Street2Home report for the “backbone organization” remain unfilled.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 112
The Street2Home organization positions of executive director, facilitator, and data manager should be filled by no later than March 31, 2021. (F2)
F3
Page 112
The Fresno Madera Continuum of Care does not adequately communicate its processes and operations to allay concerns that potential conflict in interests may exist among the board members; however, the CoC is operating within the guidelines established by HUD.
Related Recommendations (2)
R4
Page 112
The Fresno Madera Continuum of Care should update its website with current member information; meeting agendas and minutes; and current funding opportunities and awards no later than March 31, 2021. (F3)
R6
Page 112
The Fresno Madera Continuum of Care ought to consider complying with the Brown Act guidelines for posting meeting notices, and also inform the members and the public about the application and ranking process for organizations that apply for HUD awards. This should be ongoing and begin no later than 90 days after the publication of this report. (F3) 112
F4
Page 112
There is a lack of communication with the public at-large regarding services provided for the homeless and the success of efforts to reduce the homeless population.
Related Recommendations (3)
R5
Page 112
The City of Fresno and County of Fresno should perform and publish quarterly audits of all homeless grants to ensure that funds are being spent appropriately, services are being provided, and goals are being met. This should be ongoing beginning with Fiscal Year 2020-21 and findings should be posted on their websites as well as the CoC website. (F4)
R7
Page 113
Street2Home should develop a plan for regular dialogue with the Fresno County community to educate and inform the public about what is being done to resolve homelessness in the community. (F4)
R8
Page 113
Street2Home meetings should be held at easily accessible venues and at times that encourage public participation, beginning no later than March 31, 2021, or as allowed by restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (F4)