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Calaveras County Grand Jury • 2017-2018 • Agency Response

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report 2018-2019

Published: June 01, 2019 66 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F11

Findings 13 findings

F1 Page 53
All required responses to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Animal Control Services report were submitted in compliance within the time requirements of the California Penal Code §933.
F2 Page 53
Almost all required responses to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Animal Control Services report did not meet the “timeframe for implementation” requirement in California Penal Code §933.
F3 Page 53
All required responses to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Board of Supervisors Residency report were fully compliant with California Penal Code §933.
F4 Page 53
All required responses to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Calaveras County Jail report were submitted timely in compliance with California Penal Code §933.
F5 Page 53
Three responses to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Calaveras County Jail report, which indicated further analysis was required, did not indicate a time frame in which such analysis would be performed as required by California Penal Code §933.
F6 Page 53
Two respondents to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Measure E Election 2016 report submitted timely responses but did not indicate time frames in which further analysis would be performed as required by California Penal Code §933.
F7 Page 53
At the time of this writing, one agency required to respond to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Measure E Election 2016 report within 90 days has not responded.
F8 Page 53
At the time of this writing, none of the required officials or agencies have responded to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Vallecito Camp Facility report.
F9 Page 53
At the time of this writing, CAL Fire, which was invited to respond to the CCGJ 2017-2018 Vallecito Camp Facility report, has not responded.
F10 Page 53
The 2017-2018 CCGJ may have contributed to respondent noncompliance regarding the timeframe for implementation of corrective action or further analysis by failing to include specific instructions from the California Penal Code §933.
F12 Page 107
Clear policy and procedures are in place and strictly followed by staff and volunteers. Day-to-day opera tions are performed at a high standard under sub-standard conditions without adequate facilities and equip ment. Disagree. While policies and procedures were presented to the Grand Jury, many are outdated and not readily available to staff. Comprehensive policies and procedures are urgently needed and will be a high priority for the new Animal Services Manager.
F13 Page 107
The nonprofit Friends of the Calaveras Animal Shelter (FOCAS) has provided funds to the ACS and has do nated equipment and volunteer hours to help keep the ACS effective. Agree. FOCAS provides invaluable assistance to Animal Services in terms off inancial assistance and volunteer help. FOCAS members are tremendously dedicated to all aspects of animal welfare and the work performed by Animal Services.
F14 Page 107
The ACS has a ninety percent (90%) no-kill rate. Agree. This no-kill rate applies to dogs at the shelter and is the result of the hard work of staff and volunteers in providing animals with medical treatment, socialization, and a variety of placement options, including adoption out of other centers and rescue groups. Page -4- Fl.Rl. Calaveras County Human Resource Department needs to increase the ACS budget and the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors needs to approve the increase proposed for the ACS budget to efficiently and ef fectively operate at a higher level of productivity.

Recommendations 10

Commendations 2