Risk Matrix
Code Enforcement
General Code Complaint Processing

"A" = Actual Control "P" = Proposed Control

          CONTROLS                    
THREATS C1-1 Specific procedures for receiving and documenting complaints. C1-2 Specific procedures for establishing complaint priority and timeframe for conducting inspections. C1-3 Computer system automatically assigns cases to inspector based on complaint type and census tract. C1-4 Clerical staff trained in receiving, documenting, and processing complaints. C1-5 Specific procedure for notifying complaining party of complaint action. C1-6 Citizens complain about serious conditions that exist in neighborhoods. C1-7 For priority and immediate level complaints, inspectors must conduct site visits within 1-3 days of receiving complaints. C1-8 For routine complaints, inspectors can send warning letters, or if caseload permits, conduct site visit. C1-9 Supervisors review cases, would note any repetitive or excessive complaints. C1-10 Specific procedure on obtaining inspection warrants. C1-11 Maintain incident log sheet. C1-12 Offer safety training classes C1-13 Introductory inspector training covers municipal codes enforced. C1-14 Building Division identifies unreinforced buildings. C1-15 Code Enforcement has developed compliance program to address uncompleted retrofits.
T1-1 Complaint forms are not properly completed. A     A                      
T1-2 Complaints are not documented or properly logged A     A                      
T1-3 Complaints are not classified to the appropriate priority.   A   A                      
T1-4 Complaints files are not assigned to staff within suggested timeframe.   A A A                      
T1-5 General Code inspectors do not respond to complaints in a timely manner.   A A       A A              
T1-6 Complaining parties are not notified of complaint action.         A                    
T1-7 General Code inspectors fail to note serious, but unreported conditions.           A                  
T1-8 Inspectors make excessive trips to verify complaints.             A A A            
T1-9 Inspectors cannot physically access property to verify complaints.                   A          
T1-10 Inspector safety is compromised.                     A A      
T1-11 Inspectors address complaint issues only, ignore other code violations issues.                         A    
T1-12 Unreinforced masonry buildings not identified.                           A  
T1-13 Unreinforced masonry buildings required retrofits not completed.                             A

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