john monaco foreman placer county 2010 – 2011 grand jury
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England, 12th CenturyBring charges against anyone who committed crimes
United States, 1635Massachusetts Bay Colony – 1st Grand Jury, to consider cases of murder, robbery, wife-beatingU.S. Constitution, Article Five of the Bill of Rights, 1791
California, 1850, CA Constitution, Article 1, § 23Arm of the court system; component of judicial branchCriminal hearings (as requested) - decreasing Civil oversight - increasing
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Help local government be more responsive and efficient.Monitor performance of county, city, and other public county entities within the county.Conduct research; interview public officials, experts, citizenry; visit facilities.Publish reports with recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness of government services.
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ConfidentialityOath – Sworn to secrecy for life
Collegial BodyMeeting of equals; decisions as a body
Independent BodyMost independent of all government institutions
Continuity
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Via publically published response to Grand Jury reportsFindings:
Agree, or Disagree wholly or partially.
Recommendation implementation:Has been, Will be, orWill not be.
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Shall Investigate:Conditions & management of public prisons in the county;Inquire into willful/corrupt misconduct of public officials.
May Investigate:Cities
Special DistrictsAuthorities & Agencies
Counties
School Districts
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Not within Grand Jury jurisdiction:
State Agencies (excluding prisons)
School district personnel records, curriculum, policy
Federal Agencies
Superior Court System
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Responses to previous Grand Jury report:Reporting requirementsPotential further investigation
Required inspections (public prisons)Carry-over recommendations from prior Grand JuriesCitizen complaintsAgency investigation history – past 3 to 5 yearsCriminal hearings upon district attorney request
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Grand Jury can be selective in what it investigates and reportsBased on proposed investigation’s:
Scope – complexityImportance / impact on county citizensSignificance – itself compared to other potential investigationsExisting legal activity
Grand Jury’s:Resource availability and timelineExpertise
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Methods:ObservationResearch Interviewing
Factual information:ObtainVerify (triangulate)Utilize leads
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Annual average from 2005 through 2010:
TYPE RECEIVED RESULTING IN A FINAL REPORT
COMPLAINTS 20 20%
CARRY-OVER + NEW GJ-INITIATED INVESTIGATIONS
10 50%
REQUIRED 8 100%
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Financial ManagementQuimby Act in AuburnCity Manager’s CompensationRevenue Sharing FundsLibraries – Service vs. BusinessVolunteerismBlue Bag RecyclingThunder Valley Casino Costs to CommunityRefinancing School District BondsSpecial District – Special Benefit AssessmentSewer Service Rates in AuburnCity Council Members’ CompensationAuburn Recreation District
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Health and WelfareAnimal ShelterChild Abuse ProceduresEmergency Call Center ConsolidationWaste Water Treatment in ColfaxChild Abuse Reporting Process in SchoolsSewer Lift StationPublic Guardian’s OfficeAdult Residential Facilities
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Operational Efficiency and EffectivenessCemetery DistrictsSchool - Districts, Auburn, CharterMaterials Recovery FacilityRoseville TransitAuditor-ControllerCommunity Development Resource Agency SoftwarePolice Department Complaint ProcessNewcastle Fire Protection DistrictResource Conservation DistrictBuilding Department
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Required Holding Facility InspectionsCities – Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin, RosevilleCounty – Auburn Courthouse, Santucci Justice Center, Main Jail, Burton Creek SubstationCounty - Juvenile Detention Facility
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Law Enforcement– Held and Seized Property
• Misconduct– Sierra College President
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• An audit or part of an audit can be the starting point of an investigation
– Audit reports and financial information as tools for more effective and efficient investigations
• The Auditor-Controller’s office can be used to verify that a recommendation has been addressed
• Recommendation to audit an organization or function• Other – Potential subject of an investigation by the Grand Jury
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• Placer County 2009-2010 Grand Jury Report– Issue:
• Myriad of different audits and external reviews conducted by municipalities and districts
– Findings:• No single repository• Different agencies report through different channels• Three different reporting cycles
– Recommendation:• Auditor-Controller create webpage as central repository• Implemented partially - within authority and where practical
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