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REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY RTPA

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Agency accept the triennial performance audit of the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000.

SUMMARY
The performance audit evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of the operation of the transit operator. This audit has been completed for RABA for the three fiscal years ending June 30, 2000. We concur with the findings and recommendations, and recommend acceptance.

DISCUSSION
California Public Utilities Code Section 99246 requires that the RTPA designate an outside auditor to make a performance audit of each public transit operator within its jurisdictions. The Shasta County RTPA engaged the public accounting firm of Nystrom & Co., LLP, to make the audit. The audit was completed for fiscal years 1997/98, 1998/99 and 1999/2000. The current topics in the audit focused on:

1. Sufficiency of Maintenance Facility
2. Farebox Ratio
3. Structure of Board of Directors Joint Powers Agreement
4. Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency
5. Operating and Maintenance Information
6. Route Modifications
7. Demand Response

The most significant recommendation is the need to ensure that sufficient maintenance facilities exist, to service the increasing fleet size. Management of RABA has noted that this will be a top priority in future capital outlay planning.

RABA is implementing these recommendations where possible, therefore, acceptance of the audit is recommended.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
This performance audit was considered and accepted by the RABA Board at their meeting on March 18, 2002.

FINANCING
This item has no financial impact.

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Daniel J. Kovacich, Executive Officer

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