Yuba County Grand Jury
2002-2003
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
No significant violations of policies and procedures were discovered within the Child Protective Services Department.
F2:
The policies and procedures had managerial review dates and signatures, though not indicating that they were reviewed annually. There was no documented annual review process.
F3:
The “goals to actual” training summary of the CPS Department shows “need to improve” on core training requirements.
F4:
The Yuba County Department of Human Services Annual Training Plan for the year 2003 was due August 1, 2002. The California Department of Social Services Training Bureau was not certified for completion by the SDD until after October
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R2:
Develop and implement a formal annual review policy and procedure process.
R3:
Develop a process to ensure statistical data integrity for measuring accuracy of reporting data. Define a formal “aspire” goal to measure success against. Work within the department to improve “core requirement” completion percentages of employees.
R4:
A schedule should be established to ensure the Annual Training Plan is completed by the required deadline of August 1 each year. a.) Review and update all organizational charts for accuracy. b.) The Annual Training Plan in the table of contents should include page numbers to enable users to locate the sections more readily. c.) Include the attached explanation to future annual County Training Plans when “Other Training” exceeds 25% as required. 17
Findings & Recommendations
2 findings
F1:
OPUD adequately covers water, sewer, parks, recreation, streetlights, and a drainage ditch within its service area.
F2:
There exist differences of opinions over the service area between the Linda and Olivehurst Fire Departments, should the incorporation be approved. 11
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R2:
Linda and Olivehurst Fire Departments need to more vigorously pursue an agreement of service area to insure the safety of Olivehurst residents and property.
Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
Peoria Cemetery District has no bylaws, rules or regulations to govern the normal day-to-day operation by the board of trustees.
F2:
There was a lack of proper maintenance on cemetery grounds that was corrected prior to the completion of the Grand Jury investigation.
F3:
Posting of cemetery meetings: The Cemetery District has posted in newspapers the time and place of district meetings, but it needs to add the date of the meeting in each posting.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Heath and Safety Code (8964) states: The trustees shall make proper rules and regulations for the management of the cemeteries under their control. The Yuba County Board of Supervisors has met the letter of the law. The Board of Supervisors, with help of County Counsel, should establish a proper common set of rules and regulations for the day-to-day management of all cemeteries under the Board’s control and properly distribute them.
R2:
The Cemetery Board of Trustees should react to maintenance problems in a more timely manner.
R3:
The Cemetery District should include complete meeting information in its posting.
Findings & Recommendations
2 findings
F1:
The laundry room at the Yuba County Jail is in need of a fire exit. The inmates who work there are locked into the room. The only escape, in case of a fire, is by traveling in the elevator.
F2:
The Bi-County Juvenile Hall has adequate facilities.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Yuba County Jail should have the laundry facilities inspected by appropriate fire officials to insure that the required emergency evacuation is in compliance with state regulations.