2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Audit Finds San Diego Mayors Have Improperly Upped Contract Spending
A City Auditor’s report has found that San Diego mayors have been improperly increasing spending limits on city contracts without Council approval since 2017.
Auditors Slam State Water Board Over California’s Clean Water Crisis
Nearly 1,000,000 Californians lack access to safe, clean drinking water.
Audit: California’s Contact Tracing Was a Total Bust
A new state audit says California never amassed the “army” of contact tracers it promised and, if it had, they would have been quickly overwhelmed anyway.
Audit Finds No Wrongdoing in L.A.’s Cannabis Licensing Process
Some people aren't so sure.
Santa Clarita Ranks in Top 5% of Fiscally Healthy Cities. See Which Cities Are at Greatest Risk.
State Auditor Elaine Howle recently released her findings of California’s most distressed cities.
After Critical Audit, City of Industry Accuses State Controller of Dirty Tricks
In a report released last week, the State Controller’s Office concludes that the City of Industry continues to suffer from a lack of oversight and mismanagement. Industry says it’s all part of a “politically-motivated attack” intended to help a wealthy Democratic donor.
San Diego Pot Dispensaries Undergo Auditing Blitz
San Diego city officials are taking a good look at the books to ensure they’re reaping the full benefits of legalized marijuana.
Bar Tabs, MacBooks and Cheerleading Camp: Audit Finds Appalling Waste in South El Monte
State Controller Betty Yee is blasting the city for “a culture of incompetence and disregard for taxpayer dollars.”
State Audit Underway as Ex-South El Monte Mayor Pleads Guilty to Bribery
Former South El Monte Mayor Luis Aguinaga pleaded guilty to one federal count of bribery Thursday, just one day after State Controller Betty Yee announced an audit of the city's finances.