The Grand Jury tried to understand the rationale for not taking corrective action in problem areas highlighted by the outside auditors. After considerable study and inquiry the Grand Jury concluded that subjects appear repetitively because they are not given the priority attention needed for resolution. The 1994-95 Grand Jury recommended a series of actions aimed at bringing the growth of this county liability under control. The county credit card program includes a provision for general use MasterCards available in departments. The county also issues the MasterCard or American Express card to individuals in some cases.
Individuals having a county card are responsible for paying the credit card invoices.
They are reimbursed for business expenses after department manager approval. The manager approval provides a control measure and this is the standard practice in business and industry. The general use card accounts for most county credit card expenditures. KPMG delivered the products and services required under the contract for the fiscal year 1994-95 audit. The option to renew the contract for fiscal year 1995-96 be exercised.