California State Auditor Report Number: 2015-612

High-Risk Update—Emergency Preparedness
California Has Improved Its Emergency Preparedness

Responses to the Review

THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

September 30, 2015

Elaine M. Howle State Auditor
California State Auditor
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Dear Ms. Howle:

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has reviewed the California State Auditor (CSA) draft report titled "High Risk Update - California Has Improved Its Emergency Preparedness" Report 2015-612 dated October 2015. The CDPH concurs with the findings.

CDPH appreciates your recognition of the improvements we have made in preparing the State for emergencies. We understand the importance of our ability to effectively respond to emergencies and protect the health of our communities.

We thank the CSA staff for their professionalism and expertise during this audit. If you have questions please contact Monica Vazquez, Chief, Office of Compliance at (916) 440-7387.

Sincerely,

Karen L. Smith, MD, MPH
Director & State Public Health Officer

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THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

September 30, 2015

Elaine M. Howle, CPA
California State Auditor
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Dear Ms. Howle:

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services appreciates the State Auditor’s thorough review of our organizational performance management system and is pleased with the outcomes of High Risk Update draft report. The California State Auditor’s continued follow-up underscores the importance of strategic planning and the use of effective performance measures to assess progress against stated goals. These processes will remain a high priority for our department, and we look forward to sharing information on our status as we continue to develop and refine our objectives and metrics.

On behalf of Cal OES, we appreciate the work performed by the California State Auditor and the opportunity to continuously improve our practices. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact my Audit Chief, Anne Marie Nielsen at (916) 845-8437 or at Anne.Marie.Nielsen@caloes.ca.gov.

Sincerely,

MARK S. GHILARDUCCI
Director

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