Report 2015-130 Recommendation 22 Responses

Report 2015-130: The CalGang Criminal Intelligence System: As the Result of Its Weak Oversight Structure, It Contains Questionable Information That May Violate Individuals' Privacy Rights (Release Date: August 2016)

Recommendation #22 To: Justice, Department of

If Justice believes it needs additional resources to guide the board and the committee to identify and address the shortcomings that exist in CalGang's current operations and oversight, to report on the board and committee's progress in addressing CalGang's shortcomings, and to post necessary information to its website, Justice should take steps to secure the resources it needs.

1-Year Agency Response

Justice received funding and position authority from the Legislature for enhancements to the CalGang system with the FY 2017-18 budget; however, Justice will have no authority to implement the recommendations made by the CSA until legislation is passed. Justice will continue to work with the board and committee until express authority is granted by the Legislature.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: Fully Implemented


6-Month Agency Response

Justice will seek funding for six new positions, training, and contract resources for CalGang system improvements.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Pending


60-Day Agency Response

Justice will seek funding for new positions, training, and contract resources for system improvements, however Justice is waiting until the Legislature establishes some statewide policy before requesting any additional resources for program improvements.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Pending


All Recommendations in 2015-130

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.