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Sonoma County · 2025–2026 Civil Grand Jury
Sonoma County Purchasing – Big Dollars with Low Operational Oversight
Examines procurement program design, audit follow-through, compliance oversight, procedures, training, organizational independence, qualifications and software. The investigation did not analyze purchasing transactions or financial controls.
Response available · Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors response
The Board agrees with F3, F9 and F10 and disputes the other findings in whole or part. It promises five actions, seeks further analysis on five recommendations and declines R9, citing existing hiring controls.
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