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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Fresno County Grand Jury
• 2000-2001
Office of the Fresno County Coroner
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Recommendations 16
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R85Page 70The PA/PG evaluate the use of the County Treasury Pool.
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R86Page 70Storage be improved for case records and client assets. Construction of an on-site storage building would eliminate the need for expensive off-site mini-storage.
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R87Page 70Evaluate the need for additional deputies due to the implementation of the new Elder Abuse Referral Law SB 1742.
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R88Page 70PA/PG add the services of a Registered Nurse to staff. This person would aid in evaluating and inspecting medical care facilities as well as review proposed client treatment and prescription history.
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R89Page 70PA/PG evaluate the purchase of Long Term Care Insurance for those clients who would be eligible. OFFICE OF THE FRESNO COUNTY CORONER Introduction The 1999/2000 Fresno County Grand Jury report prompted an unannounced visit to the facilities of the Fresno County Coroner on December 19, 2000 by the 2000/2001 Grand Jury.
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R90Page 70A plan be developed for a new morgue before the County reaches a crisis situation.
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R91Page 70A new commercial washing machine be purchased for on-site laundering needs and/or use a commercial laundry.
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R92Page 70Reference be made to the Grand Jury reports of 1998/1999 and 1999/2000 regarding the need for improvement of record storage. MENDOTA UTILITY BILL COLLECTIONS Introduction The 2000/2001 Fresno County Grand Jury received a written complaint regarding bill collection policies in the City of Mendota. The complaint included the following allegations: A. Some employees of the City of Mendota had not paid their water/utility bill for a period in excess of one year. B. Some elected officials were not making timely payments of their water/utility bills. C. This activity had been disclosed by the City Manager and/or City Attorney. It was alleged that the entire City office staff was involved. D. The 2000/2001 Grand Jury issued a subpoena for certain records covering the payment of water/utility bills by current and former Mendota city employees and elected officials. These records were provided to the Grand Jury on August 30, 2000.
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R93Page 70The monthly shutoff list and notices be reviewed by an individual independent of the accounting department of the City of Mendota.
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R94Page 70The subject of outstanding utility bills be reviewed during the annual financial audit conducted by an outside auditor.
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R95Page 70The City establish and maintain training for all employees on the use of the Municipal Code and written procedures and policies regarding the collection of utility bills. ELKHORN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Introduction The 2000/2001 Fresno County Grand Jury followed up on the recommendation of the 1998/1999 Grand Jury to monitor the operation of the Elkhorn Correctional Facility (Juvenile Boot Camp). The Grand Jury toured the Elkhorn Correctional Facility (ECF) on September 1, 2000. The director and support staff provided a briefing on the history of the facility and its goals. Information was received from Elkhorn management, members of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, the Chief Probation Officer and officials of the City of Fresno.
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R96Page 70The Fresno County Board of Supervisors review commitments made in the February 11, 1997, letter issued by a former County Chief Administrative Officer and assure the neighbors of ECF that the County intends to honor these commitments. If certain commitments cannot be met, the County should negotiate with the neighbors to reach an equitable arrangement.
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R97Page 70The Board of Supervisors continue to fund and maintain the present level of services at ECF.
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R98Page 70The City of Fresno continue to fund Elkhorn Correctional Facility at no less than the current rate of $1,000,000 per year with no sunset provision.
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R99Page 70The County provide boot camp facilities for female juvenile offenders.
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R100Page 70Future Grand Juries continue to monitor the activities at the Elkhorn Correctional Facility. BRIEFING BOOK FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS Introduction As the result of testimony received from newly elected members of the Fresno City Council and Fresno County Board of Supervisors, the Grand Jury reviewed the procedure for providing information to these individuals prior to assuming office.