Report 2020-112 Recommendation 14 Responses

Report 2020-112: Homelessness in California: The State's Uncoordinated Approach to Addressing Homelessness Has Hampered the Effectiveness of Its Efforts (Release Date: February 2021)

Recommendation #14 To: Mendocino, County of

To ensure that it uses the most effective method of identifying individuals in its county who are experiencing homelessness, by August 2021, the County of Mendocino should also coordinate with its CoC to formalize and implement the CoC's process for collecting and responding to volunteer feedback after its PIT count.

Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From September 2023

The CoC has implemented a tool and process for soliciting volunteer feedback following our PIT count. The results of our survey of PIT Volunteers for the 2023 PIT Count has been submitted as supporting documentation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Fully Implemented


Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From October 2022

The CoC completed our annual PIT count in January 2022, using a new mobile tool that was very well received. Staffing changes immediately following the PIT Count led to an oversight in specifically soliciting feedback from volunteers immediately after the event. However, staff intends to solicit feedback prior to developing a plan for the 2023 PIT Count.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Pending


1-Year Agency Response

County of Mendocino will conduct our PIT Count on February 24, 2022. Following the count, we will solicit feedback from volunteers using an online Google form. Evidence of completion will be submitted at our next annual report.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: Pending


6-Month Agency Response

The County has not yet completed this task by the original deadline of August 2021. Planning for the 2022 PIT Count will begin in September, and collecting and responding to volunteer feedback will be incorporated into the planning process.

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


60-Day Agency Response

The County intends to coordinate with its CoC to formalize and implement the CoC's process for collecting and responding to volunteer feedback by the proposed deadline of August 2021.

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


All Recommendations in 2020-112

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.