Title Environmental Management Department recommending the Board approve a request for relief from accountability for a $10 cash shortage in the Department’s cash deposit. This request is made pursuant to Government Code section 29390 and is subject to review and approval by the Auditor-Controller, due to an error in cash handling.
FUNDING: ?Non-General Fund / Permit Fees.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Government Code, section 29390, the County historically has required departments to present to the Board a request for relief from accountability for cash shortages.
On January 9, 2026, the Environmental Management Department (EMD) was made aware that a South Lake Tahoe cash deposit was $10 short when it was received and counted by Fiscal. Once the South Lake Tahoe EMD supervisor was made aware of the shortage on January 9, 2026, the cash box was recounted, deposit bags and the cash box locked drawer were inspected, along with the surrounding area and paperwork and applications processed during that time. Staff was unable to account for the cash.
In an effort to prevent cash shortages from occurring in the future, the Environmental Management Department has modified the financial transaction procedures at the South Lake Tahoe Office. As of January 15, 2026, the South Lake Tahoe Environmental Management Office no longer accepts cash payments. Business owners can pay by check, money order, or by credit card (in person or online). Signs have been posted in the lobby to notify the customers of this change.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may direct the Department to accept cash payments, provided that each deposit is verified by two authorized staff members and secured in sealed, locked deposit bags.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The Department has notified the Auditor-Controller in the Approval Sequence of this board item.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to...
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