Finding F8
Sonoma County is not in compliance with the minimum qualifications requirement set forth in the job description that the Purchasing Agent (PA) have or acquire appropriate professional certification. Furthermore, high turnover in the PA position and the decision to hire a Purchasing Agent without demonstrated knowledge or experience in public procurement may have a negative impact to the group’s ability to effectively oversee purchasing and lead in implementing changes.
Jury report: Sonoma County Purchasing – Big Dollars with Low Operational Oversight · PDF page 14
Permanent linkOfficial response
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Says certification was obtained on time and HR screens applicants for minimum qualifications.
Read official response · PDF page 4Identifies ISM CPSM certification and HR screening, but does not explain the separate high-turnover and public-procurement-experience concerns in this compound finding.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.