California State Auditor Legislative Testimony
We advise lawmakers. Because we perform much
of our work at the direction of the Legislature and
make legislative recommendations, we frequently
testify about the issues we've identified and how
to solve them. Our testimony ensures that
California’s legislators are well informed about
feasible solutions to the challenges facing their
constituents.
Contact:
(916) 445-0255
EDD Unprepared to Assist Californians Unemployed by COVID-19 Shutdowns
September 28, 2022
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Failed to Adequately Prevent and Respond to the Deaths of Individuals in Its Custody
March 2, 2022
The Department of Technology’s Inadequate Oversight Limits the State’s Ability to Ensure Information Security
February 23, 2022
Ongoing Care for Californians With Serious Mental Illnesses Is Inadequate
December 15, 2021
EDD Unprepared to Assist Californians Unemployed by COVID-19 Shutdowns
October 25, 2021
State Auditor’s EDD Oversight Hearing Handout
October 25, 2021
Absent Effective Oversight, Nursing Facilities Provide Substandard Care
October 5, 2021
UC Is Not Adequately Overseeing Its Return of Native American Remains and Artifacts
August 25, 2021
Qualified Students Face an Unfair Admissions Process at UC
June 23, 2021
EDD Unprepared to Assist Californians Unemployed by COVID-19 Shutdowns
April 13, 2021
Qualified Students Face an Unfair Admissions Process at UC
April 8, 2021
California Could Be More Strategic in Meeting Climate Change Goals
March 16, 2021
The Board of Registered Nursing's Decision-Making Processes Are Flawed
March 12, 2021
EDD Issued Billions of Dollars in Improper Benefit Payments
February 8, 2021
EDD Unprepared to Assist Californians Unemployed by COVID-19 Shutdowns
February 3, 2021
Risk of Lead Poisoning Persists as State's Efforts to Clean Up Contaminated Sites Fall Short
November 16, 2020
Efforts to Protect Children From Lead Poisoning Leave Out Millions in Medi-Cal
March 10, 2020
Local Control of K-12 Education Funding Is Not Closing Achievement Gaps
January 29, 2020
Law Enforcement's Efforts on Hate Crimes Fall Short
January 28, 2020
The State Needs to Improve Its Oversight of Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
January 28, 2020
Department of Industrial Relations' Poor Administration May Delay Benefits to Injured Workers
January 7, 2020
Millions of Children in Medi-Cal Are Not Receiving Preventive Health Services
November 4, 2019
The State's Approach to Licensing Gambling Is Inefficient and Inconsistent
August 14, 2019
Weaknesses in the State's Information Security
August 13, 2019
The California State University Failed to Fully Disclose Its $1.5 Billion Surplus
August 12, 2019
The Commission on Judicial Performance Has Created Opportunities for Misconduct to Persist
June 12, 2019
Preventive Health Services Are Not Reaching Millions of Children in Medi-Cal
April 30, 2019
California Has Not Determined the Benefits of Testing All Sexual Assault Evidence Kits
April 3, 2019
California High-Speed Rail Authority's Poor Decisions Contributed to High Costs, Slow Progress
March 26, 2019
The State's Management of Veterans Home Properties Has Not Served Veterans' Best Interests
March 13, 2019
California High-Speed Rail Authority's Poor Decisions Contributed to High Costs, Slow Progress
November 29, 2018
Law Enforcement's Efforts on Hate Crimes Fall Short
August 7, 2018
The State Could Better Ensure the Effective Use of Mental Health Services Act Funding
April 17, 2018
Social Services Needs Criminal History Information to Ensure Safety in Licensed Care Facilities
March 20, 2018
The State Needs to Strengthen Its Efforts to Reduce Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud
February 28, 2018
UC's Office of the President Failed to Disclose Tens of Millions in Surplus Funds
May 2, 2017
Board of Registered Nursing Has Allowed Some Nurses to Practice Despite Potential Safety Risks
March 6, 2017
FI$Cal Status Letter
February 9, 2017
Psychotropic Medications Prescribed to Children in Foster Care Receive Inadequate Oversight
September 26, 2016
The State Needs to Analyze Outcomes of Student Mental Health Services
May 5, 2016
Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees
April 28, 2016
UC's Admissions and Financial Decisions Have Disadvantaged California Resident Students
April 28, 2016
Department of Transportation's Maintenance Spending Is Out of Line With Key Indicators of Need
April 14, 2016
UC's Admissions and Financial Decisions Have Disadvantaged California Resident Students
April 6, 2016
The State Needs to Analyze Outcomes of Student Mental Health Services
February 3, 2016
California Department of State Hospitals Could Improve Its Assessment Protocol and Training
April 23, 2015
