Report I2018-1 Recommendation 10 Responses
Report I2018-1: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees: Misuse of State Time, Economically Wasteful Activities, and Misuse of State Property (Release Date: July 2018)
Case Number I2017-0414
Recommendation #10 To: Motor Vehicles, Department of
Take appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions against the supervisors for failing to adequately address the employee's consistent pattern of sleeping during work hours and failing to perform her duties.
Agency Response From May 2018
DMV informed us that neither of the supervisors had previous performance issues in similar situations. Therefore, in accordance with the progressive discipline process, DMV stated that it provided training to the supervisors to ensure that a similar situation does not repeat itself in the future. The training agenda included discussions of the DMV's "Guide to Employee Discipline" and the proper steps to sure that supervisors stay on top of employee behavior concerns.
California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Resolved
Agency Response From April 2018
DMV reported that it is conferring internally with human resources, labor relations, and legal staff to determine the appropriate steps to take with the individuals listed in the report.