Report I2018-1 Recommendation 26 Responses
Report I2018-1: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees: Misuse of State Time, Economically Wasteful Activities, and Misuse of State Property (Release Date: July 2018)
Case Number I2017-0912
Recommendation #26 To: Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of
Modify its standard rental agreement with tenants to limit the State's potential liability by providing more specificity with regard to making improvements or alterations to its rental properties, ensuring that tenants maintain renter's insurance, clarifying that CAL FIRE is not responsible for any personal property damage or loss, and ensuring the tenants and their guests do not interfere with the convenience of other residents of rental properties.
Agency Response From March 2019
CAL FIRE reported that it had modified its standard rental agreement with tenants to include the specific items that we recommended.
California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Fully Implemented
Agency Response From November 2018
CAL FIRE reported that it still is finalizing the revised rental agreement.
California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Pending
Agency Response From August 2018
CAL FIRE informed us that its technical services, business services, and accounting offices were working together to revise the rental agreement. It expected the revision to be completed by November 1, 2018.
California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Pending
Agency Response From June 2018
CAL FIRE reported that it agreed with this recommendation. It requested information from us to assist with its research related to modifying the agreement.