Shasta County Grand Jury
2010-2011
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
The Mountain Gate board was advised by its legal counsel that there was no conflict of interest in the hiring of the General Manager. The Grand Jury, however, determined there was the appearance of favoritism when the board lowered the employment standards and hired the former board member to be general manager.
F2:
Prior to the board implementing a policy on credit card usage, charges to the district’s credit card were incorrectly reported as fuel expenses when actually they were meals for employees. Although the bylaws allow for a per diem, there is no specific authorization in the bylaws for employees to charge meals on the district’s credit card.
F3:
After receiving training, board meetings attended by the Grand Jury were orderly.
F4:
Did not violate Proposition 218 because voters approved all fees and increases in fees for the community pool.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The board create a policies and procedures manual separate from the bylaws for all operations of the district The manual should state which personnel may use the district’s credit card and for what purpose.
R2:
All board members complete training on the Brown Act and government ethics every two years as required by law.
R3:
The policies and procedures manual should designate the maximum reimbursement rates for lodging. Further, meal reimbursement should be limited to authorized out-of-county travel. RESPONSE
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Has sufficient funds to maintain operations.
F2:
Does not consider depreciation, equipment costs and future upgrades when pool expenses are budgeted.
F3:
Did not transfer funds from water or sewer accounts into the pool fund for the period covered by the Grand Jury’s investigation.
F4:
Did not violate Proposition 218 because voters approved all fees and increases in fees for the community pool.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The district needs to eliminate its operating losses and be able to handle unanticipated future expenses.
R2:
The district should continue to designate funds for system upgrades and replacement, as cash flows permit. It should carefully monitor operations to bring the district into a break-even position.
R3:
The district should continue to look at all sources to increase the revenue stream.
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4 findings
F1:
Impaired driving and impaired related crashes are a threat to the safety and well being of
F2:
Sobriety checkpoints should be integrated with DUI saturation patrols, public information
F3:
Prosecutorial support is needed for the DUI enforcement program to be successful
F4:
Sobriety checkpoints when integrated with an aggressive enforcement program and
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends that the City of Redding continue to fund the Sobriety
R2:
That the Redding Police Department continue the use of specialized DUI patrols that can
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3 findings
F1:
The Mountain Gate board was advised by its legal counsel that there was no
F2:
Prior to the board implementing a policy on credit card usage, charges to the
F3:
After receiving training, board meetings attended by the Grand Jury were orderly.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The board create a policies and procedures manual separate from the bylaws for all
R2:
All board members complete training on the Brown Act and government ethics every
R3:
The policies and procedures manual should designate the maximum reimbursement rates
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Findings & Recommendations
1 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury has determined that the Coroner's office is in dire need of new
Additional Recommendations
1
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R1:
The Grand Jury recommends Shasta County allocate resources in next year’s
Findings & Recommendations
1 findings
F1:
Inmates are not provided with adequate protection from the cold during the inmate housing unit searches that occur in winter.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Inmates are relocated to other areas of the jail during pod searches.
R2:
If required to be relocated outside, inmates be provided with adequate means for warmth.
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Findings & Recommendations
7 findings
F1:
There are currently eight correctional officers, two sergeants and a lieutenant on staff at Sugar Pine. FINDINGS
F2:
Inmates are responsible for meal preparation and serving. The kitchen area toured was clean and organized. The lunch meal provided to the Grand Jury by the inmates was impressive in both taste and quality of the food and the kitchen staff obviously took pride in their work.
F3:
The grounds and facilities were very clean and well maintained.
F4:
The Grand Jury talked with inmates who conduct meetings such as Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and Bible studies. Classes to obtain a GED are also offered.
F5:
There is no medical facility at Sugar Pine other than basic first aid. Inmates that require emergency medical care are transported to Redding, if non-emergency care is required, inmates are transferred to Susanville.
F6:
Inmates learn job skills and a work ethic that will help them after their prison sentence is completed.
F7:
Sugar Pine Conservation Camp is to be commended for maintaining a well run facility that saves the State of California money by providing labor to fight fires and assist in other conservation efforts. RECOMMENDATIONS None REQUEST FOR RESPONSES None 32 BACK TO TOP
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