Solano County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Fairfield Measure P Solano County Grand Jury 2019-2020
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
- There is no clear detailed accounting structure that allows tracking Measure P dollars from collection to expenditure for specific purchases or programs, resulting in a lack of transparency to the public.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
- Develop a system to track Measure P dollars from collection to disbursement so that the public can easily see how and where these funds are applied.
F2
–Most Measure P progress reports distributed to the public are based on interim budget data, and revenue projections, which can potentially confuse the public.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
- Enhance public transparency and consistency by directing the Fairfield Taxpayers Committee to base any reporting on actual year-end data rather than forecast data.
F3
– The Fairfield Taxpayers Committee requests information from the City Finance Department to prepare public reports. There is no established process for City staff to verify that the information is presented accurately before publication.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
– The City establish a protocol to validate the accuracy of financial data before it is published by the Fairfield Taxpayers Committee.
F5
– The Fairfield Taxpayers Committee qualifications specify that prospective members should be taxpayers, but “taxpayer” is not defined.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
– Amend Resolution No. 2013-31 to define “taxpayer.” REQUIRED RESPONSES (ALL FINDINGS) Fairfield Mayor Fairfield City Council COURTESY COPIES Clerk of the Solano County Board of Supervisors Chair of the Fairfield Taxpayers Committee