Summary
As repeatedly recommended by the Grand Jury, the starting point for providing accessible information is for the County of Marin to post and maintain a comprehensive, easily accessed list with links to all of the Agencies (nearly 100 agencies that operate as special districts or joint power authorities) but, despite repeated requests, such a list is still not available to Marin residents. This report shares the results of the Grand Jury’s investigation into how well these Agencies comply with financial reporting and website transparency requirements imposed by state law. The Grand Jury found several instances where mandatory financial reports were submitted late with no penalties imposed on the offending Agency. The Grand Jury also found that a large number of the Agencies’ websites failed to comply with the state’s website transparency requirements—also without consequence.
This report was released to the public on June 29, 2025.
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Responses
| Responding agency | Status |
|---|---|
| Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk | Responded July 25, 2025 |
| Marin Local Agency Formation Commission | Responded December 10, 2025 |
| Marin County Board of Supervisors | Responded September 16, 2025 |
| Alto Sanitary District | Responded November 2, 2025 |
| Firehouse Community Park Agency | Responded August 11, 2025 |
| Marin City Community Services District | Responded September 30, 2025 |
| Marin County Department of Finance | Invited to respond by September 29, 2025 |
Privacy
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The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Civil Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate.