Madera County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
• Agency Response
Response to:
2012-2013 Madera County Grand Jury Final Report - Madera County Administration Purchasing Function
Response to 2012-13 Madera County Grand Jury Report Final Report Environmental Health*
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
"The Grand Jury found that the agency is unable to complete all required inspections due to staffing shortages and duplicate processes." Response: The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Findings is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2)
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends that the Computer tablets be purchased for the EH Team prior to the June 30, 2013 funding deadline. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Recommendation is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2)
F2
"The Grand Jury found that missed inspections jeopardize the health and safety of the public at large." Response: The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Findings is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2)
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the implementation of EH's recommended restaurant grading system. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Recommendation is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2) Sincerely, Max Rodriguez, Chairmar Madera County Board of Supervisors Attachment
F3
"The Grand Jury found that each inspection observed was professionally accomplished following strict guidelines." Response: The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Findings is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2)
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The EH department be recognized and commended for its outsanding leadership and management. Response: Management is very appreciative of the commendation by the Grand Jury. Despite the challenges, Staff continues to strive for improvement in reducing risks to public health and is dedicated to carrying out the responsibilities of environmental health programs and serving the public to the best of our ability. \dot{} Cc: Madera County Board of Supervisors Darin McCandless, Risk Management Analyst BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MANUEL NEVAREZ COUNTY OF MADERA DAVID ROGERS MADERA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER RICK FARINELLI 200 WEST FOURTH STREET/MADERA, CALIFORNIA 93637 MAX RODRIGUEZ TOM WHEELER (559) 675-7700 / FAX (559) 673-3302 / TDD (559) 675-8970 TANNA G. BOYD, Chief Clerk of the Board June 11, 2013 RECEIVED The Honorable D. Lynn Jones JUN 24 2013 Presiding Judge Madera, County Superior Court 209 W. Yosemite Avenue MADERA COUNTY GRAND JUR Madera, CA 93637 Subject: Response to the 2012-13 Grand Jury Report entitled "Final Report Environmental Health". Honorable Judge Jones:
F4
"The Grand Jury found that the use of computer tablets will increase the number of inspections completed." Response: The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Findings is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2)
No recommendations for this finding
F5
"The Grand Jury found that the EH Department was awarded a California Environmental Reporting System one-time grant for the procurement of computer tablets. The State agency did not appropriate the funds last fiscal year. Distribution has been extended to June 30, 2013." Response: The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Findings is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2)
No recommendations for this finding
F6
"The Grand Jury found that outstanding leadership and team work was found in the EH Department resulting in the most effective use of available resources and great employee morale. Inspectors were helpful and professional in their dealings with the public." Response: The response of the County Director of Environmental Health to the above Findings is considered appropriate and is submitted as the Board of Supervisors response. (See Attachment #2)
No recommendations for this finding
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