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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Despite the decline in the OCH population, OCH still maintains a staff of over 300 SSA employees.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Social Services Agency should consider reducing staffing levels at Orangewood Children’s Home bringing staff to child ratios more in-line with the requirements set forth in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-1 and F-2.)
F2
The staffing ratio to children at Orangewood is far more generous than 4 is mandated by California law.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
If the current philosophy of swift placement of children in familial or group homes remains in place, then other uses of Orangewood Children’s Home should be seriously examined. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-3.)
F3
Orangewood Children’s Home has a very small population of children.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Social Service Agency should explore the possibility of privatizing some Orangewood Children’s Home services, such as medical services or group counselors, in order to reduce overhead costs. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-4.)
F4
The labor burden of HCA employees working at OCH is approximately 30% of wages, and the indirect costs applied amount to another 23% of total of wages plus burden.
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R4
SSA management should be more assertive and creative in quickly placing seriously emotionally disturbed children in facilities that are better equipped to handle these dependants. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-5.) 5
F5
SSA management appears reluctant to place seriously emotionally disturbed Children, in a timely manner, in facilitates that meet their unique needs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Orangewood Children’s Home should have an operational performance audit. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-6.) Responses to Recommendations R-1 through R-5 are requested from the Orange County Social Services Agency. A Response to Recommendations R-5 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Auditor and Controller, and is requested from the Orange County Chief Executive Officer (CEO). REQUIRED RESPONSES: The California Penal Code specifies the required permissible responses to the findings and recommendations contained in this report. The specific sections are quoted below: §933.05(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. 6
F6
The Orangewood Children’s Home has not had an operational performance audit recently. Responses to Findings F-1 through F-6 are requested from the Orange County Social Services Agency. A Response to Finding F-4 is requested from the Orange County Health Care Agency. A Response to Finding F-6 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Auditor and Controller and is requested from the Orange County Chief Executive Officer (CEO). RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each recommendation will be responded to by the government entity to which it is addressed. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on the findings of this report, the 2006-2007 Orange County Grand Jury makes the following recommendations:
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 2
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.