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OCCR in the 2020-2022 period under cover of the pandemic. Finally, it recommends actions that County administration and the Board of Supervisors can take to address the problem. "OCAC bad Data on Bites.pdf' (-8 pages) is a report detailing the finding that OCAC and OCCR gave false numbers for the bites that occurred in OCAC in recent years. This is astounding, because OCAC/OCCR constantly used a supposed dramatic reduction in bites as the reason for continuing the pandemic - era policies. This report shows that this reduction is in fact much smaller. For bites by dogs, the report further documents that this effect is largely due to a change in the number and age distribution of shelter dogs. Once you account for the reduction in the number of dogs and the fact the average age went down, the difference becomes quite small. "OCAC bad Data on Animal Counts.pdf' (-6 pages) details the discrepancies in the shelter's published statistics. If you start from their stated initial animal count, add intakes (animals that came in), and subtract outcomes (animals that left, alive or dead), you don't get their reported final count. It's as if, in your bank statement, the initial balance plus credits minus debits just doesn't equal the final balance. This is in direct violation of Industry Standards (documented in files below). "OCAC BOS-Approved 2018 Strategic Plan.pdf' (-4 pages) is a quick preview of the BOS-approved 2018 Strategic Plan and its derailment and suppression by OC Animal Care and OC Community Resources. Notably, the Strategic Plan required: - All qualified dogs in daily playgroups. - 100% Tracking of animal enrichment activities - Reduction in average length of stay More extensive study and a future report are needed. But the BOS and the county should reaffirm and implement it as quickly as possible. 3