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Public discussion · Finding F3

By failing to report its findings for the past 12 years, the Sonoma County CDRT has not fulfilled its mandate to educate service providers, policymakers, and the public about the risk factors for child neglect, abuse and death. Annual reporting could have led to systemic improvements to alleviate or prevent risks to vulnerable children.

What should residents consider about Finding F3: By failing to report its findings for the past 12 years, the Sonoma County CDRT has not fulfilled its mandate to educate service providers, policymakers, and the public about the risk factors for child neglect, abuse and death. Annual reporting could have led to systemic improvements to alleviate or prevent risks to vulnerable children., and the County’s response?

Sonoma County Board of SupervisorsAudit assessment: Addressed
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Audit context

What the response says and how it was assessed

Response says

Acknowledges no annual reports since 2014 but describes continuing case reviews and internal sharing, with confidentiality concerns affecting dissemination.

Audit analysis

Explains the distinction between public reports and internal prevention work and discusses dissemination barriers. It does not identify a specific internal review, report or prevention record supporting those assertions.

Finding-response score

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

9/10

4/4

Statutory elements

Stated position
2/2
Applicable disagreement elements
2/2

5/6

Public usefulness

Coverage
2/2
Reason specificity
2/2
Support traceability
1/2

Explains the distinction between public reports and internal prevention work and discusses dissemination barriers. It does not identify a specific internal review, report or prevention record supporting those assertions.

Scoring confidence: high

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