Report I2012-1 Recommendation 7 Responses

Report I2012-1: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees: Bribery, Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Improper Overtime Payments, Improper Use of Lease Proceeds, Improper Travel Expenses, and Other Violations of State Law (Release Date: December 2012)

Case Number I2010-1151

Recommendation #7 To: Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of

Corrections and Correctional Health Services should seek corrective action for the supervisor's failure to monitor and discipline the nurse adequately.

Agency Response From November 2013

In January 2013, Corrections submitted evidence establishing that the letters and appraisals mentioned in its December 2012 update were given to the supervisor to address her improper actions.

In addition, Corrections reported in November 2013 that the supervisor resigned from state employment in October 2013.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Fully Implemented

Agency Response From December 2012

Corrections reported that it issued a letter of expectation to the supervisor regarding the nurse's time sheets. It also issued a letter of instruction to the supervisor regarding her approval of the nurse's March, June, and July 2010 time sheets. Lastly, Corrections and Correctional Health Services' reported that they completed a performance appraisal summary and individual development plan for the supervisor identifying improvements needed in supervising the work of others and personnel management practices. Corrections is considering taking additional disciplinary actions against the supervisor. (See 2013-406, p. 278)