TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Board of Supervisors
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
John Haschak
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
title
Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Response of the Board of Supervisors to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector's Requests During the May 6, 2025, Informational Report
(Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Accept Response of the Board of Supervisors to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector's Requests During the May 6, 2025, Informational Report.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On May 6, 2025, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC), Chamise Cubbison, presented to the Board during item 4a Acceptance of Informational Report(s) from the various elected and non-elected Department Heads. After presenting about the status of tax sale auctions, Ms. Cubbison informed the Board that she will not be able to close the year-end books with year-end balance entries for the County's outside audit firm, Clifton Larson Allen, to begin their outside audit in September, unless the Board directs Sara Pierce to work directly for Ms. Cubbison and her staff beginning July 15, 2025 through the issuance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Ms. Cubbison also stated that she would like the Board to require Ms. Pierce, who is an Executive Office employee, to sign the ACFR and Management Representation Letter, both of which are among the responsibilities of the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, the officer in charge of financial records for the county, pursuant to Government Code section 53891(a). The Chair submits the attached response, that has been provided, to Ms. Cubbison, which addresses the reasons why Ms. Cubbison's requests are not feasible and summarizes the support that has been provided an...
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