Republicans want to ensure the replacement process for retiring California State Auditor, Elaine Howell will result in a qualified, impartial and nonpartisan candidate. This week the Senate and Assembly Republican Leaders and members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) submitted a letter (pdf) to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee requesting that it adopt a bipartisan and transparent selection process to ensure the new auditor has the confidence of all Californians.
Howell’s work uncovered a number of issues with state departments, including government inefficiency, fraud, and abuse of process. Some of her recent work shaped improvements to benefit all Californians, including audits she released on:
- The failed Employment Development Department (EDD) – January 28, 2021; January 26, 2021; November 19, 2020
- A mismanaged and incompetent COVID 19 Rent Relief Program – September 16, 2021
- California’s Housing and Homelessness Population – August 24, 2021
- The state’s failed community college as Calbright College – May 2021
- Inefficient Use of Federal Funds for COVID 19 Testing & Contact Tracing – April 1, 2021
- The State’s Uncoordinated Homelessness Efforts – February 11, 2021
You can download a copy of the letter here.