Report 2020-112 Recommendation 6 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 #6 To: Mendocino, County of

To help ensure that it has adequate levels of services and service providers in its area to meet the needs of people who are experiencing homelessness, the County of Mendocino should coordinate with its CoC to ensure that the CoC annually conducts a comprehensive gaps analysis in accordance with the plan it has developed under federal regulations. To be effective, the gaps analysis should consider whether adequate services are available in the areas where individuals are experiencing homelessness and should contain strategies to address any deficiencies.

Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From September 2023

The CoC informally stated their intention to complete a gaps analysis, but at this point in time, the County remains unconvinced that this activity will be implemented within the next three years.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Will Not Implement

Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From October 2022

Although the CoC intended to release a RFP for professional services work that would include a gaps analysis, the CoC Board has since indicated a lack of interest in pursuing support specifically for a "comprehensive gaps analysis." The CoC was required, as part of their application for funding from the State for a HHAP-3 grant, to produce an extensive strategic and outcome goal plan. Together with the CoC's existing Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness, the CoC Board has indicated that they are no longer interested in dedicating their time and focus specifically to a "gaps analysis." To that end, County staff will seek a specific motion from the CoC Board, at their November meeting, that will formally state that a gaps analysis will not be conducted annually.

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

1-Year Agency Response

The County is in the process of developing a Request for Proposals for Professional Services related to homelessness in Mendocino County. One of the activities listed in the RFP is the conduct of a gaps analysis. This RFP has not yet been formally issued through the County's General Services Agency. Once it is posted on the County's website, we will attach as evidence.

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

6-Month Agency Response

The County intends to coordinate with the CoC to conduct a gaps analysis in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

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

60-Day Agency Response

The County intends to coordinate with the CoC to conduct a gaps analysis in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

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

All Recommendations in 2020-112

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.