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The report titled 'Language Accessibility: The City Can Strengthen Efforts to Address Language Equity Across Its Services' was prepared by the Office of the City Auditor for the City Council of San José. It assesses the City’s compliance with its Language Equity Policy and Guidelines, highlighting that over 57% of residents speak a language other than English at home. The audit identifies progress in addressing language accessibility but notes that more work is needed, particularly in designating Language Access Coordinators and developing Language Access Plans. The report includes 12 recommendations aimed at improving language services and clarifying the roles of bilingual staff. The report is scheduled for presentation at the March 21, 2024, Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee meeting.
Key points
The City of San José serves a diverse population, with over 57% of residents speaking a language other than English at home.
The audit focused on common customer contacts for direct services provided by City departments.
Progress has been made in implementing the City’s Language Equity Policy, but significant gaps remain.
Recommendations include monitoring language accessibility, designating Language Access Coordinators, and developing performance metrics.
As of June 2023, there are nearly 900 certified bilingual staff in the City, but clarity on their roles is needed.
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Office of the City Auditor Report to the City Council City of San José LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY: THE CITY CAN STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO ADDRESS LANGUAGE EQUITY ACROSS ITS SERVICES Report 24-02 March 2024 This page was intentionally left blank Office of the City Auditor Joe Rois, City Auditor March 14, 2024 Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City Council 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Language Accessibility: The City Can Strengthen Efforts to Address Language Equity Across Its Services The City of San José (City) serves a diverse population, with more than 57 percent of its residents report speaking a language other than English at home. Under the City’s Language Equity Policy and Guidelines, departments are expected to take reasonable steps to provide equitable access to language assistance services for all City programs and services. The Administration has created resources for staff and departments to meet this goal. This includes providing language and cultural responsiveness trainings for City staff, developing agreements with language translation and interpretation vendors, and providing premium pay for certified bilingual staff who assist non-English residents in...
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The report from the City Auditor addresses language accessibility in San José, highlighting that over 57% of residents speak a language other than English at home. It reviews the progress made by city departments in implementing the Language Equity Policy and Guidelines, noting areas for improvement and the need for designated Language Access Coordinators. The report also emphasizes the role of certified bilingual staff in providing services and suggests clarifying their responsibilities. A total of 12 recommendations are made to enhance language equity across city services.
Key points
More than 57% of San José residents speak a language other than English at home.
The City has contracts with 11 vendors for language services and nearly 900 certified bilingual staff.
Departments have made progress in language accessibility but need to assign Language Access Coordinators.
There are no performance metrics to gauge progress on language accessibility.
Bilingual staff play a crucial role but need clarity on their responsibilities.
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Language Accessibility: The City Can Strengthen Efforts to Address Language Equity Across Its Services A Report from the City Auditor Issued March 2024 http://www.sanjoseca.gov/auditor 1 Background • More than 57% of residents in San José report speaking a language other than English at home. Most Common Languages in the City by Census Tract • The City’s Language Equity Policy and Guidelines expects departments to take reasonable steps to provide equitable access to language assistance services. • The City currently has contracts with 11 vendors who provide language services. • As of June 2023, there were nearly 900 certified bilingual staff in the City. • The City has initiatives to improve customer service and training to manage communication barriers. Source: Auditor created based on data from the City’s GIS language map. Note: Other languages may be commonly spoken in each area. 2 Finding I: Departments Have Made Some Progress on Addressing Language Accessibility, But Additional Work Remains. • Based on a review of five City services, we found all had made some progress in implementing aspects of the Language Equity Policy and Guidelines. • Reviewed services varied in the...