Report 2015-102 Recommendation 4 Responses

Report 2015-102: Central Basin Municipal Water District: Its Board of Directors Has Failed to Provide the Leadership Necessary for It to Effectively Fulfill Its Responsibilities (Release Date: December 2015)

Recommendation #4 To: Central Basin Municipal Water District

To ensure its long-term financial sustainability, the board should complete a long-term financial plan no later than December 2016.

6-Month Agency Response

On June 1, 2016, the Board of Directors received a presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants on the financial model. The model software was transitioned to the possession of District staff on June 1st, and the contract scope of work with Raftelis was satisfied in full.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Fully Implemented

60-Day Agency Response

The District entered into a contract with Raftelis in October 2015. Work immediately began in November 2015 to gather information. The report is at 65% of completion. Next steps are to present the information to the District's purveyors to seek input. The plan will be presented to the Board of Directors in March 2016.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Pending

All Recommendations in 2015-102

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.