Measure L Citizens Oversight Committee

Keep an eye on your tax dollars

Measure L is the Transportation Ordinance and Expenditure Plan approved by Stanislaus County voters on November 8, 2016. The measure raises the sales tax in Stanislaus County by one-half cent for a total period of 25 years to improve our local streets and roads, improve connectivity and reduce congestion. This money is administered by the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) and pays for specific voter-approved transportation projects for local street and road improvements, and regional projects and transit programs specified in the Plan.

Measure L calls for an independent Citizens Oversight Committee to oversee compliance with the Ordinance as specified in the Transportation Ordinance and Plan.

The responsibilities of the 10-member Measure L Citizens Oversight Committee are to:

Ensure all transportation revenue collected from Measure L is spent in accordance with the Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan;
Hold public meetings as necessary regarding the expenditure and status of funds generated by Measure L;
Review independent audits of the expenditure of tax funds and implementation of the programs and projects in the Expenditure Plan; and
Issue an annual report on its findings regarding compliance with the requirements of the Expenditure Plan and the Ordinance to the StanCOG Board.

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County Receives National Financial Award

GFOA highlights excellence in County budgeting process

Stanislaus County has received the prestigious GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award represents a significant achievement by the organization and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

The award is the 14th in a row received by Stanislaus County. In order to receive the award, the County has to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. The County’s detailed budget document was reviewed by a national team of financial professionals for quality, completeness and the ability to meet the stringent criteria created by the national association.

“We are thrilled to once again be selected to receive this award,” stated Jody Hayes, the assistant executive officer for Stanislaus County. “The County spends a tremendous amount of time and resources to create a transparent and complete budget document the public can use to understand County finances and how funds are budgeted. This is a great honor.”

Learn the Facts About Laura's Law

An on-line community survey is now available.

Stanislaus County residents can now express opinions about Lauraâ€™s Law through an on-line survey. To participate on the online survey link click below.

Lauraâ€™s Law is a state law that enables counties to seek court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for people with serious mental disorders. Several counties have chosen to create Lauraâ€™s Law treatment programs for residents having difficulty accepting mental health treatment voluntarily.

Stanislaus County is exploring the issue and has conducted five community meetings to get public input. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is heading the effort.

â€œItâ€™s important that we get all the facts about Lauraâ€™s Law,â€ stated BHRS Director Richard DeGette.

Feedback will be taken through June 25, 2017.

The on-line survey is to be completed only by residents who did not attend the community forums as those individuals already completed paper surveys. The goal is to ensure fidelity and reliability of the data gathering. Multiple responses from one individual cannot be accepted.

The community survey is part of a countywide fact-finding effort to educate the public and get a better understanding of the law. Stanislaus County has hired a consulting firm to oversee the process.

California counties have the option to implement Lauraâ€™s Law with local funding. Participating counties are required to provide prescribed assisted outpatient services that are client directed and employ psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles.

The law would apply to individuals who suffer from mental illness and repeatedly get arrested or hospitalized due to their failure to stay in treatment. Under the law, individuals would be court ordered to engage in AOT.

The feedback will help provide needed information to make recommendations to the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors that could be used to formulate a policy if Supervisors choose to adopt Lauraâ€™s Law.

For more information, please contact Debra Buckles, Chief of Forensics at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services at 525-6225.

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