585 reports within 30 days of receipts. We recognize if approximate we do not resolve reports in a timely manner people dont feel that their investigations are being investigated seriously. There are a number of factors that we believe that influence a report closing in time, including the type of allegations, the sheer number of allegations made in the report [inaudible] and the availability of City Employees to be able to work from home during this time of covid [inaudible] next slide, please. Of the 585 reports weve closed, over half, or 381, reach closure after an investigation. An investigation includes research and other preliminary information developed in determining whether a full [inaudible] investigation is warranted or possible. Whistleblower staff will lead certain investigations whereas other departments can head certain investigations or have further city oversight in the investigation and response. Further City Ordinance utilizes all [inaudible] involved [inaudible] mus
And yeah, so its actually both, and its almost like a disciplinary phases that happens, but yeah. Okay. I just wanted to make sure i understood. And just to the point well get to this at the end of this. I mean, the Ethics Commission has very few contracts overall, and i think its only in fairly limited circumstances that these matters would come before the Ethics Commission. It would be more likely that the underlying activity that led some other department to suspend or debar a contract would involve Ethics Commission jurisdiction, so just so we put it in perspective. Thanks. Go ahead. Of course. The next finding that we highlighted in our report just stated that the city can pursue claims against contractors under state law or bring other civil actions. What we did find was that the city, state, nor the federal government currently neither none of them currently require a debarred contractor to pay any of the fees of the debarment process, but under california civil claims act, we c
Members, employees and public the meeting rooms are closed. Commission members and staff will participate remotely. This is taken pursuant to the local, state and federal orders and directives. Commission members will attend through video and participate to the same extent as if they were physically present. It is streamed live at sfgovtv. Once again, streamed live online sfgovtv. Org ethics live. Public comment is available on each item. Each member of the public is allowed three minutes to speak. Call 415655000 4156550001. The access code 146 2698877. Followed by the pound sign. Press pound again to join as attendee. You will hear a beep when you are connected to the meeting. You will be automatically muted in his senning mode only. When your item comes up dime dil star three. Please wait until the host calls on you. The line will be silent as you wait to speak. Ensure you are in a quiet location before you speak mute the sound of any equipment around you including television, radio
Will participate remotely. This is taken pursuant to the local, state and federal orders and directives. Commission members will attend through video and participate to the same extent as if they were physically present. It is streamed live at sfgovtv. Once again, streamed live online sfgovtv. Org ethics live. Public comment is available on each item. Each member of the public is allowed three minutes to speak. Call 415655000 4156550001. The access code 146 2698877. Followed by the pound sign. Press pound again to join as attendee. You will hear a beep when you are connected to the meeting. You will be automatically muted in his senning mode only. When your item comes up dime dil star three. Please wait until the host calls on you. The line will be silent as you wait to speak. Ensure you are in a quiet location before you speak mute the sound of any equipment around you including television, radio or computer. It is important to mute your computer if you are watching via the web link t
Meeting. Thank you, madam chair. The minutes will reflect due to the covid19 Health Emergency and to protect Commission Members, employees and public the meeting rooms are closed. Commission members and staff will participate remotely. This is taken pursuant to the local, state and federal orders and directives. Commission members will attend through video and participate to the same extent as if they were physically present. It is streamed live at sfgovtv. Once again, streamed live online sfgovtv. Org ethics live. Public comment is available on each item. Each member of the public is allowed three minutes to speak. Call 415655000 4156550001. The access code 146 2698877. Followed by the pound sign. Press pound again to join as attendee. You will hear a beep when you are connected to the meeting. You will be automatically muted in his senning mode only. When your item comes up dime dil star three. Please wait until the host calls on you. The line will be silent as you wait to speak. Ens