January 18, 2023
Honorable Beth McGowen
Presiding Judge (2023)
Superior Court of California
County of Santa Clara
191 North First Street
San José, CA 95113
RE: Civil Grand Jury Report
Dear Judge McGown:
Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933 et seq., please find enclosed the City of Cupertino’s
response to the 2022 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report, “Show Me the Money: Financial Transparency Needed.” The City Council approved the City’s response to the Grand Jury Report on January 17, 2023. The approved City response is enclosed for your review. Thank you for your consideration
Sincerely,
Pamela
Wu
City Manager
Enclosure
C
ITY OF CUPERTINO RESPONSE TO THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2022 SANTA CLARA COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT, “SHOW ME THE MONEY:
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY NEEDED”
Finding 8
When the Civil Grand Jury began this investigation, the City of Cupertino was not in compliance with California Government Code section 41004. However, starting in March 2022, the City of Cupertino began producing treasurer’s reports compliant with Section 41004.
Response: Agree. The City is presently in compliance with Government Code section 41004.
Recommendation 8
The City of Cupertino should maintain compliance with California Government Code section 41004. Continued compliance is recommended.
Response: Agree. The City will continue to comply with Government Code section 41004.