Finding F2
JCFHD and Mariposa County do not have clear procedures for establishing, managing and reviewing contracts with external consultants which often leads to contract delays, deliverables that do not meet original objectives and excessive financial costs.
Jury report: Parallels Between County Government and JCFHD · PDF page 4
Permanent linkOfficial responses
Mariposa County Board of Supervisors
Mariposa County Board of Supervisors: Disagrees, citing a 2022 purchasing policy amended in 2023 and County Counsel/CAO review.
Read official response · PDF page 16The response identifies a policy and review roles but does not engage the finding’s specific claims about delays, unmet deliverables, and excessive costs.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.
John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors
John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors: Disagrees and says clear contract procedures already exist.
Read official response · PDF page 22The disputed claim is identified, but the explanation merely restates the opposite conclusion. No procedure is named and the alleged delivery and cost effects are not addressed.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.