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FROM. Mirk De sulnier Costa
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DATE: April 6, 1999 ,, tont
SUBJECT: Request for Report from the Social Service
Department on Processes and Possible Action
Relative to recent employee action
SPEC€FIC.REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
R XOMMENDA`I'ION:
REQUEST that the Director of the Department of Social Services report to the
Board on actions taken by the department following the filing of fraud charges
against two employees.
DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer and the Auditor-Controller of the County
review all processes for the issuance of checks by all county departments and
determine any areas of potential vulnerability and what further steps crust be taken
to ensure a strong financial system. Should further action be warranted for
additional investigation. This matter shall be referred to the Board's Committee on
Internal Operations.
ACKNOWLEDGE the honesty, integrity and dedication of the vast majority of
employees of Contra Costa County for their commitment to the people of our
County.
BACKGROUND:
Charges have been brought against two employees in the Contra Costa Department
of Social Services, citing two individuals with grand theft of County funds. One of
these individuals was quoted as saying that the process was just "too loose" and
that it was "too easy". There are thousands of hard working County employees
who conduct themselves always in an ethical and honest manner, however, we as
stewards of public funds must ensure that every process in place adequately
protects county funds from fraud, theft or other easy assault by those ;milling to
cross the line. The ultimate responsibility for all county systems rests directly with
the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator. If there are systemic
problems we must determine how to prevent this from happening ever again and
replace current procedures with ones that will work and can be reinforced.
CONTINUED ON ATTACH E€ENT: ` SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY,ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURES :
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED _ OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
_ C;NANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.e
ATTESTED
PHIL,BA HEL,OR,CL,EAK'OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact: Betty Fisher,Supv.DeSaulnier`s Office
cc: Phil Batchelor,CAO
Kenneth J.Corcoran,County Auditor
John Cuilen Dept.of Social Services
BY - ,DEPUTY