El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
Health and Social Services Committee El Dorado County Social Services Programs General Review
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Findings 7 findings
F1
The Department of Social Services has been reorganized, so that the Division of Adult Protective Services is now under the supervision of the Director of Community Services.
F2
Some programs within the Department of Social Services have not been actively promoted to the citizens of the county.
F3
Child Protective Services and Child Welfare Service programs in South Lake Tahoe now operate with improved direct supervision.
F4
Department Directors are not evaluated in a timely manner.
F5
Human Resources does not perform reference checks on employment applications.
F6
Human Resources does not require submission of transcripts/diploma nor do they contact former employers to verify accuracy of the experience listed on the application.
F7
The Department Directors have the responsibility to ensure that reference checks are conducted and that other pertinent background evaluation are performed.
Recommendations 7
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R1The CAO should have an experienced contractor negotiate future Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
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R2Director of Human Resources should not be a negotiator for future MOUs, but serve as a technical advisor to these negotiations
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R3County Counsel should be accountable for reviewing all issues contained in MOUs.
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R4The Auditor-Controller should be accountable for reviewing financial aspects for all issues that have a major financial impact on the County.
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R5All Department Directors should be evaluated yearly by the Chief Administrative Officer.
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R6All Department Directors should be responsible for their employee evaluations and held accountable on their evaluation. 89
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R7Human Resources should be responsible for obtaining all records required on application transmittals. (Licenses, college transcripts, diploma’s, etc)
No Responses Found 2
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