1. John Monaco Foreman Placer County 2010 – 2011 Grand Jury

2. England, 12 th Century Bring charges against anyone who committed crimes United States, 1635 Massachusetts Bay Colony – 1 st Grand Jury, to consider cases of murder, robbery, wife-beating U.S. Constitution, Article Five of the Bill of Rights, 1791 California, 1850, CA Constitution, Article 1, § 23 Arm of the court system; component of judicial branch Criminal hearings (as requested) - decreasing Civil oversight - increasing 2Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

3. 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. 3Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

4. Confidentiality Oath – Sworn to secrecy for life Collegial Body Meeting of equals; decisions as a body Independent Body Most independent of all government institutions Continuity 4Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

5. Via publically published response to Grand Jury reports Findings: Agree, or Disagree wholly or partially. Recommendation implementation: Has been, Will be, or Will not be. 5Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

6. Shall Investigate: Conditions & management of public prisons in the county; Inquire into willful/corrupt misconduct of public officials. May Investigate: Cities Special Districts Authorities & Agencies Counties School Districts 6Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

7. Not within Grand Jury jurisdiction: State Agencies (excluding prisons) School district personnel records, curriculum, policy Federal Agencies Superior Court System 7Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

8. Responses to previous Grand Jury report: Reporting requirements Potential further investigation Required inspections (public prisons) Carry-over recommendations from prior Grand Juries Citizen complaints Agency investigation history – past 3 to 5 years Criminal hearings upon district attorney request 8Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

9. Grand Jury can be selective in what it investigates and reports Based on proposed investigation’s: Scope – complexity Importance / impact on county citizens Significance – itself compared to other potential investigations Existing legal activity Grand Jury’s: Resource availability and timeline Expertise 9Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

10. Methods: Observation Research Interviewing Factual information: Obtain Verify (triangulate) Utilize leads 10Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

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12. 76 Published Reports 12Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011

13. 13Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 Annual average from 2005 through 2010: TYPERECEIVEDRESULTING IN A FINAL REPORT COMPLAINTS2020% CARRY-OVER + NEW GJ-INITIATED INVESTIGATIONS 1050% REQUIRED8100%

14. 14Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 Financial Management Quimby Act in Auburn City Manager’s Compensation Revenue Sharing Funds Libraries – Service vs. Business Volunteerism Blue Bag Recycling Thunder Valley Casino Costs to Community Refinancing School District Bonds Special District – Special Benefit Assessment Sewer Service Rates in Auburn City Council Members’ Compensation Auburn Recreation District

15. 15Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 Health and Welfare Animal Shelter Child Abuse Procedures Emergency Call Center Consolidation Waste Water Treatment in Colfax Child Abuse Reporting Process in Schools Sewer Lift Station Public Guardian’s Office Adult Residential Facilities

16. 16Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness Cemetery Districts School - Districts, Auburn, Charter Materials Recovery Facility Roseville Transit Auditor-Controller Community Development Resource Agency Software Police Department Complaint Process Newcastle Fire Protection District Resource Conservation District Building Department

17. 17Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 Required Holding Facility Inspections Cities – Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville County – Auburn Courthouse, Santucci Justice Center, Main Jail, Burton Creek Substation County - Juvenile Detention Facility

18. 18Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 Law Enforcement Held and Seized Property Misconduct Sierra College President

19. 19Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 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

20. 20Placer County 2010-2011 Grand Jury27 January 2011 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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