Sonoma County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
• Agency Response
Response to:
DHS Often Reported Never Repaired
Amanda Ruch, Cpa Assistant Auditor-controller Erick Roeser Treasu Rer.tax Collector Auditor-controller Treasurer-tax
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F3, F6
Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
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The total amount and source of tax collections is not published in a useful, publicly accessible format by any government entity.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
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The actual amount of money being spent to address public need is not published in a useful, publicly accessible format by any government entity.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
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By February 28,2025,the Board of Supervisors, ACTTC and County Office of Education shalljointly determine personnel and professional services needed to make the Citizens Report a comprehensive presentation of all Sonoma County property and sales tax collections and expenditures.
F4
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The County Auditor/Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Citizen's Report, a helpful document, doesn't answer major questions about tax revenue or spending.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
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The County Auditor doesn't have the resources needed to conduct performance audits throughout County government.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
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Sonoma County sales tax rates are among the highest in California. I (we)agree with the findings numbered: F1-,F4 I (we)disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2,F5,F7 (Please see attached statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed with an explanation of the reasons.)
No recommendations for this finding