Mariposa County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
• Agency Response
Response to:
24/25 Final Grand Jury Report
Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Resolution - Action Requested 2025-387 Received Meeting:*
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
The detention center HVAC repair project has not been completed, which continues to pose a challenge to detention center management, contributing to uncomfortable environmental exposure for inmates, staff and visitors. The Board of Supervisors agrees. .
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Complete the HVAC system repair project in all areas that are necessary as soon as possible. The Board has taken concrete steps to advance this project by approving financing, awarding contracts, and authorizing construction management. Construction is . . expected to begin later this year and will address the facility's HVAC system needs in full.
F2
There is a high amount of overtime working hours within the detention facility staffing, which is caused by increased job duties, increasing demands of the incarcerated population and regulatory compliance. The Board of Supervisors agrees.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Increase the detention facility's custodial staff by hiring additional personnel, in order to reduce the high amount of overtime hours within the department, and to minimize burnout and stress within the department. During the 2025-26 budgeting process, the Board approved the additional staffing . requested by the Sheriff. Moving forward, the Board of Supervisors will continue to review and fulfill budget requests from the Sheriff, within available resources, to support efforts to reduce overtime and ensure consistent coverage, safe, secure operations, and reduced overtime. Compliance & Continuity Report: Past Examination, Present Action
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