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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings

F1

Millions of dollars are being wasted to maintain unused facilities previously used as long-term residential treatment centers for juveniles.

Related Recommendations (1)

R1

The County of Sacramento must take positive steps to stanch the negative cash flow associated with the Boys Ranch, whether by leasing or selling the property, and should do whatever is necessary to maximize the property’s value.

F2

Facilities and programs for youths in need of long- term treatment in Sacramento County are limited or non-existent.

Related Recommendations (1)

R2

The Sacramento County Board of Super- visors should appoint a task force to assess the viability of establishing a commitment program at the Youth Center, such as suggested above, and ensure that action is taken and oversight enforced without further delay.

Agency Responses 2

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

County of Sacramento

September 23, 2014 • 9 pages • 3 responses • Score: -1 (+1, 0, -2) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

F1

Millions of dollars are being wasted to maintain unused facilities previously used as long-term residential treatment centers for juveniles.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

We disagree with this finding. The Abandoned Wells Program was not suspended. While the inspection approach was modified, time sheet reporting verifies the Abandoned Wells Program has remained staffed and operating since implementation in 2010. The Abandoned Wells Program is a discretionary program that allows the Environmental Management Department to adjust its staffing resources as they are available. The full funding of the program from the statewide underground fuel tank lawsuits was received sporadically over a four- year period as cases were settled. Staffing changes - reductions or inc...

F2

Facilities and programs for youths in need of long- term treatment in Sacramento County are limited or non-existent.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Department agrees with Finding 2.

R2

The Sacramento County Board of Super- visors should appoint a task force to assess the viability of establishing a commitment program at the Youth Center, such as suggested above, and ensure that action is taken and oversight enforced without further delay.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

</b> The recommendation will not be implemented. Because we are already well underway in assessing the viability of establishing a residential treatment program at the Youth Center, I do not agree that the formation of a task force is necessary. The Probation Department has been working with the Sacramento Criminal Justice Cabinet - a group of key stakeholders in criminal justice including the Courts, the Sheriff's Department, the Sacramento Police Department, the District Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, County Health and Human Services, and others - to guide an independent re...

County of Sacramento

September 23, 2014 • 9 pages • 3 responses • Score: -1 (+1, 0, -2) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

F1

Millions of dollars are being wasted to maintain unused facilities previously used as long-term residential treatment centers for juveniles.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

We disagree with this finding. The Abandoned Wells Program was not suspended. While the inspection approach was modified, time sheet reporting verifies the Abandoned Wells Program has remained staffed and operating since implementation in 2010. The Abandoned Wells Program is a discretionary program that allows the Environmental Management Department to adjust its staffing resources as they are available. The full funding of the program from the statewide underground fuel tank lawsuits was received sporadically over a four- year period as cases were settled. Staffing changes - reductions or inc...

F2

Facilities and programs for youths in need of long- term treatment in Sacramento County are limited or non-existent.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Department agrees with Finding 2.

R2

The Sacramento County Board of Super- visors should appoint a task force to assess the viability of establishing a commitment program at the Youth Center, such as suggested above, and ensure that action is taken and oversight enforced without further delay.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

</b> The recommendation will not be implemented. Because we are already well underway in assessing the viability of establishing a residential treatment program at the Youth Center, I do not agree that the formation of a task force is necessary. The Probation Department has been working with the Sacramento Criminal Justice Cabinet - a group of key stakeholders in criminal justice including the Courts, the Sheriff's Department, the Sacramento Police Department, the District Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, County Health and Human Services, and others - to guide an independent re...

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