Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

22080.9.3 Evaluation Coverage

• The program compliance evaluation shall cover all operations governed by departmental policies, procedures, and regulations, and shall consist of:

  • Comparing local supplemental procedures to the appropriate departmental policies, procedures, regulations, and directives.

  • Comparing local operational practices with the written procedures governing the operations.

  • Using the evaluation worksheets to carry out the evaluation plan. These worksheets list departmental policies, procedures, and regulations which govern headquarters and field operations.

  • Evaluating any operational areas not governed by facility procedures, but identified by departmental administrators as being of specific concern.

  • Inspecting the physical plant with respect to fire/life safety and sanitation with an emphasis on actions which have been taken to correct deficiencies cited in the most recent State Fire Marshal Report and Environmental Health Survey.

  • Interviewing staff members who administer, manage, supervise, and implement procedures.

  • Reviewing documentation and records to verify past and current practices.

  • Directly observing operational practices.