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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
Responsibilities of Elected Officials "Government Stretched Thin" The Sacramento County Grand Jury is charged with
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
Have buildings been erected at Haggin Oaks Golf Course without building permits?
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Is water drainage from washing golf carts contaminating a creek?
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Did the contractor who was awarded the project file bankruptcy before the cart washing equipment was operational?
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Are oak trees endangering the golfers? Reason for the Investigation The Grand Jury initiated this investigation as a result of a citizen's complaint. Method of Investigation Building Permits: The Grand Jury contacted the City of Sacramento Development Services Department to obtain a print-out of all building permits that have been issued for construction at any time at the Haggin Oaks Golf Course. Copies of permits for the cart washing machine were also reviewed. Water Drainage: The Grand Jury made an on-site inspection to determine the extent of drainage into the creek. The EPA website was examined and personal interviews conducted. Contractors Business Status: The Grand Jury, conducting web searches of Sacramento Business (a website on Sacramento businesses by the California Secretary of State), Sacramento Better Business Bureau, and Contractors State License Board to determine the business status of the contractor. Oak Trees: The Grand Jury conducted a site visit with the Operations Manager to
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Have buildings been erected at Haggin Oaks Golf Course without building permits?
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Is water drainage from washing golf carts contaminating a creek?
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Did the contractor who was awarded the project file bankruptcy before the cart washing equipment was operational?
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Are oak trees endangering the golfers? Reason for the Investigation The Grand Jury initiated this investigation as a result of a citizen's complaint. Method of Investigation Building Permits: The Grand Jury contacted the City of Sacramento Development Services Department to obtain a print-out of all building permits that have been issued for construction at any time at the Haggin Oaks Golf Course. Copies of permits for the cart washing machine were also reviewed. Water Drainage: The Grand Jury made an on-site inspection to determine the extent of drainage into the creek. The EPA website was examined and personal interviews conducted. Contractors Business Status: The Grand Jury, conducting web searches of Sacramento Business (a website on Sacramento businesses by the California Secretary of State), Sacramento Better Business Bureau, and Contractors State License Board to determine the business status of the contractor. Oak Trees: The Grand Jury conducted a site visit with the Operations Manager to
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1The Grand Jury found that elected officials must assume additional responsibilities which may limit their ability to perform their elected duties effectively. When both time and knowledge are stretched thin, officials may have a very difficult time providing adequate oversight to the numerous statutory organizations relying upon them for direction at the same time they are serving the constituents who elected them.