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Public discussion · Finding F3

The Recorder’s Office does not notify Ag+OS when ownership of a protected property changes. This may impair Ag+OS stewardship of a conservation easement.

What should residents consider about Finding F3: The Recorder’s Office does not notify Ag+OS when ownership of a protected property changes. This may impair Ag+OS stewardship of a conservation easement., and the County’s response?

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors / Ag+OS Board of DirectorsAudit assessment: Addressed
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Audit context

What the response says and how it was assessed

Response says

Acknowledges no Recorder notifications, but says an Ag+OS ownership-check procedure and the public grantor/grantee index provide alternatives.

Audit analysis

Partial disagreement distinguishes the absence of notification from its asserted impact on stewardship, with an identified public index and cross-reference to the R3 procedure on page 3.

Finding-response score

Document completeness and usefulness—not factual verification or a legal conclusion.

10/10

4/4

Statutory elements

Stated position
2/2
Applicable disagreement elements
2/2

6/6

Public usefulness

Coverage
2/2
Reason specificity
2/2
Support traceability
2/2

Partial disagreement distinguishes the absence of notification from its asserted impact on stewardship, with an identified public index and cross-reference to the R3 procedure on page 3.

Scoring confidence: high

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