Board response to solid waste operations

Response says

Mariposa County Board of Supervisors: Agrees; the continuation on packet page 9 attributes delays to vacancies and management turnover and says some recommendations were completed, modified, or deferred.

Audit analysis

The acceptance is explicit on this page. The explanation continues on the following page, with concrete staffing and operational reasons but no implementation ledger.

Response says

Mariposa County Board of Supervisors: Will prepare a phased plan for remaining applicable recommendations with dates and responsibilities, for Board presentation within 12–18 months of report publication.

Audit analysis

The response commits to a plan rather than completion of all phases. It narrows the scope to applicable recommendations and leaves the final project schedule to that plan.

Response says

Mariposa County Board of Supervisors: Partly disagrees, citing agreements with Recology and Yosemite and acknowledging no formal long-term Merced agreement.

Audit analysis

The disagreement explains which counterparties have agreements, but not their duration or the finding’s claimed fiscal and ratepayer effects. Coverage is incomplete and no contract record is identified.

Response says

Mariposa County Board of Supervisors: Calls the recommendation implemented in part and says it will evaluate opportunities to negotiate long-term agreements.

Audit analysis

Partial implementation is not full completion. The letter does not establish multi-year terms for all three counterparties or commit to securing the missing agreement.