San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Progressive Discipline of County Staff:
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
San Luis Obispo County’s policies governing Progressive Discipline are appropriate.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
In general, the County’s Progressive Discipline system is functioning well.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Because personnel matters are confidential the public is generally unaware of disciplinary actions taken when an employee’s work is unsatisfactory or other behavior violates established expectations.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Employees who fail to meet appropriate standards are subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
During the 34-month period examined by the Grand Jury, 42 employees were disciplined. Of those 19 were terminated, resigned or retired while facing discipline.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
It appears that occasionally employees whose performance is unsatisfactory are not put on appropriate notice or disciplined. Whether that is the result of supervisor oversight or other reason could not be determined.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
County managers and supervisors are given at least basic training relating to their employee discipline obligations and responsibilities. Whether they get enough training is questionable and subject to debate.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The County should continue to require mandatory training in progressive discipline to all supervisors and managers.
R2
The amount of training should be increased and all supervisors and managers should, on a regular basis, receive “refresher” training which reinforces the importance of the immediate supervisor for an effective Progressive Discipline program.