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Resolution#240720Passed
In plain English

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding budget and innovation issues. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Lifting the Fog: On Budgets, Innovation, Silos, and More"; and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Introduced: Jun 25, 2024
Final action: Oct 3, 2024
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the findings of the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, which highlighted significant issues in San Francisco's budget oversight and governance structure.

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Release of Grand Jury ReportJune 25, 2024
San Francisco Civil Grand Jury

The Civil Grand Jury released the report titled 'Lifting the Fog: On Budgets, Innovation, Silos, and More,' identifying key issues in the city's governance and budget oversight.

2023-2024 CGJ Report
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Referral for Department ResponsesJuly 2, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors' Government Audit and Oversight Committee notified relevant departments to respond to the Grand Jury's findings and recommendations by September 23, 2024.

FYI Referral 070224
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Mayor's Response to Grand JuryAugust 24, 2024
Mayor's Office

The Mayor's Office submitted a response to the Grand Jury, agreeing with many findings but disagreeing with some recommendations, particularly regarding the establishment of a task force for budget oversight.

Depts Response 082424
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Committee Review and AmendmentsSeptember 19, 2024
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The committee reviewed the Grand Jury's report and recommended amendments to the resolution responding to the findings and recommendations.

Comm Pkt 091924
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Adoption of ResolutionOctober 1, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution responding to the Grand Jury's report, urging the Mayor to implement accepted findings and recommendations through department heads and the annual budget.

Leg Final
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Approval of ResolutionOctober 3, 2024
Mayor's Office

The Mayor approved the resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors, formalizing the city's commitment to address the Grand Jury's findings.

Leg Final

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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Government Audit and Oversight Committee ยท Sep 19, 2024Pass
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RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED
Government Audit and Oversight Committee ยท Sep 19, 2024Pass
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Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardJun 21, 2024
ยทRECEIVED
PresidentJun 25, 2024
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardJul 10, 2024 โ€“ Aug 24, 2024
ยทRESPONSE RECEIVED
ยทRESPONSE RECEIVED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeSep 19, 2024
โœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDEDPass
โœŽAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 1, 2024
โœ“ADOPTEDPass
MayorOct 3, 2024
โœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardOct 9, 2024
ยทTRANSMITTED