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Public discussion · Finding F18

The Sheriff Lieutenant failed to obtain the required prior approval from the Sheriff for his financial interest in the fireworks business on his property.

What should residents consider about Finding F18: The Sheriff Lieutenant failed to obtain the required prior approval from the Sheriff for his financial interest in the fireworks business on his property., and the County’s response?

County respondents; Sheriff’s Office; Yolo LAFCoAudit assessment: Addressed
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Audit context

What the response says and how it was assessed

Response says

Disagrees that a disclosable financial interest is established.

Audit analysis

The Sheriff distinguishes property ownership from the outside-business interest required by policy and says available information is insufficient. The legal and factual disagreement is explicit; it does not decide the pending criminal issues.

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

The Sheriff distinguishes property ownership from the outside-business interest required by policy and says available information is insufficient. The legal and factual disagreement is explicit; it does not decide the pending criminal issues.

Scoring confidence: high

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