Finding F6
The Purchasing group reports to the Director of Sonoma Public Infrastructure which creates the appearance of a conflict of interest and may affect the independence of the Purchasing group.
Jury report: Sonoma County Purchasing – Big Dollars with Low Operational Oversight · PDF page 14
Permanent linkOfficial response
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Defends independent Purchasing Agent authority under County Code; page 4 adds CEO and County Counsel support for conflicts.
Read official response · PDF page 3Explains legal authority and escalation mechanisms for actual or apparent conflicts, citing County Code as the basis.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.