Public opposition thwarts success of California's sexual predator placement program, state audit saysPublic opposition hinders the reintegration of treated sexually violent predators into California communities despite lower reoffending risks post-treatment.
California state auditor urges departments to tighten accounting controlsCalifornia's unemployment department misreported billions in benefits, affecting state financial accountability.The state's financial reporting system shows vulnerabilities and failures in accounting principles.
California fails to track effectiveness of billions spent on homelessness, audit findsCalifornia has not adequately monitored outcomes of its homelessness programs despite spending billions.Lack of tracking spending and program outcomes hinders policymakers' understanding of the effectiveness of homelessness programs.
Report: State hasn't been tracking homeless programs' effectivenessCalifornia spent $24 billion on homelessness without consistent tracking of outcomes.The California Interagency Council on Homelessness lacks data collection and evaluation methods for homelessness programs.
Public opposition thwarts success of California's sexual predator placement program, state audit saysPublic opposition hinders the reintegration of treated sexually violent predators into California communities despite lower reoffending risks post-treatment.
California state auditor urges departments to tighten accounting controlsCalifornia's unemployment department misreported billions in benefits, affecting state financial accountability.The state's financial reporting system shows vulnerabilities and failures in accounting principles.
California fails to track effectiveness of billions spent on homelessness, audit findsCalifornia has not adequately monitored outcomes of its homelessness programs despite spending billions.Lack of tracking spending and program outcomes hinders policymakers' understanding of the effectiveness of homelessness programs.
Report: State hasn't been tracking homeless programs' effectivenessCalifornia spent $24 billion on homelessness without consistent tracking of outcomes.The California Interagency Council on Homelessness lacks data collection and evaluation methods for homelessness programs.
New coalition threatens lawsuit, urges AG Campbell to 'pick the right side' in audit fightThe coalition is ready for litigation if Attorney General Andrea Campbell does not act on the State Auditor's request for a legislative audit.
Settlement lets Cupertino keep millions in Apple sales tax revenue - San Jose SpotlightCupertino retains sales tax revenue from Apple despite state audit questioning the agreement, helping alleviate budget shortfalls.
University of Iowa manager diverted $1 million, audit findsA former manager at the University of Iowa's machine shop is accused of embezzling nearly $1 million through misuse of university resources.
L.A. County got $88 million to rehabilitate young people. Most of it hasn't been spentThe Los Angeles County Probation Department has significantly underutilized grant funds intended for youth rehabilitation, highlighting inefficiencies in program development.
State auditor in the process of reviewing emergency shelter systemMassachusetts is auditing its overcrowded emergency shelter system, which may cost over $1 billion this fiscal year.
Report: University of California lacks online-course transparencyThe University of California system requires more oversight and transparency in their partnerships with online program management firms.
It's frustrating': Why a gay Bay Area state senator is annoyed by his own LGBTQ health info billWiener introduced SB 957 to mandate LGBTQ demographic questions on health forms to address a significant gap in data collection.