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Humboldt County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Complaint Against the City of Fortuna City Manager
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Page 19
The Humboldt County Grand Jury found that the complaint against the Fortuna City Manager was without merit.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 19
The Fortuna City Council and the Fortuna City Manager failed to adequately and or effectively communicate to city staff members the goals and objectives of the new City Manager, and how those goals would impact day-to-day expenses.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 19
The Grand Jury recommends that the Fortuna City Council and the Fortuna City Manager improve internal methods used to communicate with the city’s staff. (F2, F3)
F3
Page 19
The City of Fortuna does not have a clear, written policy regarding reimbursement of business expenses for city employees.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 19
The Grand Jury recommends that the Fortuna City Council and the Fortuna City Manager improve internal methods used to communicate with the city’s staff. (F2, F3)
R2
Page 19
The Grand Jury recommends that the Finance Office of the City of Fortuna write a clear and transparent policy for all city employees using city-issued credit cards, explaining the procedural steps for reimbursement of business expenses. (F3)
F4
Page 19
The City Manager’s submitted his office appointment calendar (Outlook) did not completely match the reimbursement requests submitted for meals, conferences, and transportation; however, the personal calendar he provided did.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 19
The City Council of Fortuna sought a “people friendly” City Manager who would work to help revitalize the City of Fortuna’s business interests.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 19
The City Manager was fiduciarily responsible and actually saved Fortuna a substantial amount of money by executing his duties in the manner he did, especially as it regards his moving allowance and automobile stipend.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 19
The new City Manager elected to use city vehicles rather than the monthly transportation stipend, thus saving the City of Fortuna a few thousand dollars in the first year of his tenure in that position.
No recommendations for this finding