Member, Board of Supervisors
District 2

Ci ly and County of San Francisco

 

CATHERINE STEFANI

April 21, 2020

Dear Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of the Department of Public Health

As a member of the Behavioral Health Commission, I recently became aware that expenses
under a contract related to the Behavioral Health Commission may not have been invoiced

properly.

Expenses for the staff and administrative functions of the Commission are paid through a
contract between the Department of Public Health and the Behavioral Health Commission?s
?scal agent, the non-pro?t San Francisco Mental Health Education Fund, While I have no
?rsthand knowledge of this contract or its administration, the Behavioral Health Commission
staff have indicated that expenses and salaries have not been invoiced or paid correctly.

Sec. 2.114 of the City Charter prohibits members of the Board of Supervisors from directly
interfering with respect to any contract under any department, which is why I have not
investigated this matter further. However, I feltI had a duty as a member of the Behavioral
Health Commission to report any potential noncompliance or mismanagement that may be
occurring for further review and corrective action. After consulting with the City Attorney about
how to proceed with this information in a manner that complies with the City Charter, they
advised that I inform you directly.

My of?ce is available to discuss this request at any time and can be reached at 415?554-7752.

    

Catherine Stefani
Supervisor

Cc: Of?ce of the Controller

City Hall i Dr. Carlton B.Goodiett Piace - Room 244 San (415) 554-7452
Fax (4i5) 55437843 - (415) 554622? E-mail: Catheriue.Stefani@sfgov.org