Report 2016-301 Recommendation 3 Responses

Report 2016-301: Judicial Branch Procurement: The Five Superior Courts We Reviewed Mostly Adhered to Required and Recommended Practices, but Some Improvements Are Needed (Release Date: November 2016)

Recommendation #3 To: Superior Court of California, County of Tehama

The Tehama court should follow the requirements and recommended practices of the Judicial Council and the State to ensure that it obtains the best value for the goods and services it purchases through contracts. Specifically, the Tehama court should follow the recommended process for applicable noncompetitive procurements to ensure that vendors' prices are fair and reasonable.

60-Day Agency Response

The [Tehama] court has revised its Contracts Checklist Form to include fair and reasonable pricing.

• Completion Date: October 2016
• Response Date: January 2017

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

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All Recommendations in 2016-301

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.