Implementation of State Auditor's Recommendations - 2005

Classified by Auditee/Entity

On this page we provide links, classified by entity name, to summaries of audit reports we issued during the previous two years that related to each entity. We also provide the following links to our audit report summaries classified by budget subcommittees and by policy areas, which generally correspond to the Assembly and Senate standing committees.

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View the executive summary for the original audit report by clicking on the report number. The executive summary includes a link to the complete original audit report in PDF format.

View the summary of each audit report and the status of the auditee's implementation of the State Auditor's recommendations for each report by clicking on the report title.

Introduction:
The purpose of each audit report summary is to identify what actions, if any, auditees have taken in response to our findings and recommendations. We have placed this symbol Arrow Symbol in the left-hand margin of the auditee action to identify areas of concern or issues that we believe an auditee has not adequately addressed.

For these summaries, we have relied upon periodic written responses prepared by auditees to determine whether corrective action has been taken. The Bureau of State Audits' (BSA) policy requests that auditees provide a written response to the audit findings and recommendations before the audit report is initially issued publicly. As a follow-up, we request the auditee to respond at least three times subsequently: at 60 days, six months, and one year after the public release of the audit report.

We report all instances of substantiated improper governmental activities resulting from our investigative activities to the cognizant state department for corrective action. These departments are required to report the status of their corrective actions every 30 days until all such actions are complete.

Unless otherwise noted, we have not performed any type of review or validation of the corrective actions reported by the auditees. All corrective actions noted in these summaries were based on responses received by our office as of February 7, 2005.


Auditees

State Entities:

Aging, Department of

California State University
Children and Families Commission, California
Commission on State Mandates
Commission on Teacher Credentialing, California
Corrections, Department of

Developmental Services, Department of

Education, Department of
Emergency Services, Office of
Environmental Protection Agency, California

Finance, Department of
Fish and Game, Department of
Franchise Tax Board
Fraud Assessment Commission

Gambling Control Commission, California
General Services, Department of

Health Services, Department of
Heath and Human Services Agency Data Center
Highway Patrol, California
Homeland Security, Office of

Industrial Relations, Department of
Insurance, Department of
Integrated Waste Management Board, California

Justice, Department of

Mental Health, Department of
Military Department, California

National Guard, California

Postsecondary Education Commission, California
Prison Industry Authority
Public Utilities Commission

Secretary of State
Social Services, Department of
State and Consumer Services Agency
State Bar of California
State Controller's Office
State Water Resources Control Board

Teale Data Center, Stephen P.
Toxic Substances Control, Department of
Transportation Commission, California
Transportation, Department of

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, California
University of California

Veterans Affairs, Department of
Veterans Board, California

Water Resources, Department of

Youth and Adult Correctional Agency

Local Entities:

Alameda County Water District

California State University, Sacramento
City College of San Francisco
City of Fresno
City of Richmond
City of Sacramento
County of Colusa
County of El Dorado
County of Fresno
County of Kern
County of Los Angeles
County of Marin
County of Sacramento
County of San Diego
County of San Mateo
County of Santa Clara
Crestline-Lake Arrowhead Water Agency

Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team

Leucadia Wastewater District
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Otay Water District

San Diego State University
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

University of Southern California

Walnut Valley Water District
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Western Municipal Water District
Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District


Aging, Department of

Report Number 2003-111 (Issued 2004-04-13)
Oversight of Long-Term Care Programs: Opportunities Exist to Streamline State Oversight Activities

California State University

Report Number 2002-110 (Issued 2003-03-11)
California State University: Its Common Management System Has Higher Than Reported Costs, Less Than Optimal Functionality, and Questionable Procurement and Conflict-of-Interest Practices

Children and Families Commission, California

Report Number 2003-123 (Issued 2004-07-15)
California Children and Families Commissions: Some County Commissions' Contracting Practices Are Lacking, and Both the State and County Commissions Can Improve Their Efforts to Find Funding Partners and Collect Data on Program Performance

Commission on State Mandates

Report Number 2003-106 (Issued 2003-10-15)
State Mandates: The High Level of Questionable Costs Claimed Highlights the Need for Structural Reforms of the Process.

Commission on Teacher Credentialing, California

Report Number 2004-108 (Issued 2004-11-09)
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: It Could Better Manage Its Credentialing Responsibilities

Corrections, Department of

Report Number 2004-105 (Issued 2004-10-19)
California Department of Corrections: Although Addressing Deficiencies in Its Employee Disciplinary Practices, the Department Can Improve Its Efforts

Report Number 2003-125 (Issued 2004-07-27)
California Department of Corrections: More Expensive Hospital Services and Greater Use of Hospital Facilities Have Driven the Rapid Rise in Contract Payments for Inpatient and Outpatient Care

Report Number 2003-117 (Issued 2004-04-06)
California Department of Corrections: It Needs to Ensure That All Medical Service Contracts It Enters Are on the State's Best Interest and All Medical Claims It Pays Are Valid.

Report Number I2004-1 (Issued 2004-03-24)
Department of Corrections: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2003-0896)

Report Number 2003-130 (Issued 2004-03-16)
California Department of Corrections: Its Plans to Build a New Condemned-Inmate Complex at San Quentin Are Proceeding, but Its Analysis of Alternative Locations and Costs Was Incomplete

Developmental Services, Department of

Report Number 2004-111 (Issued 2004-12-09)
Sex Offender Placement: Departments That Are Responsible for Placing Sex Offenders Face Challenges, and Some Need to Better Monitor Their Costs

Report Number I2003-1 (Issued 2003-04-17)
Deparment of Developmental Services, Porterville Development Center: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-952)

Education, Department of

Report Number 2003-107 (Issued 2003-11-06)
California Department of Education: The Extensive Number and Breadth of Categorical Programs Challenges the State's Ability to Reform and Oversee Them

Emergency Services, Office of

Report Number 2002-117 (Issued 2003-07-31)
Terrorism Readiness: The Office of Homeland Security, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and California National Guard Need to Improve Their Readiness to Address Terrorism.

Report Number 2002-113 (Issued 2003-07-30)
Governor's Office of Emergency Services: Its Oversight of the State's Emergency Plans and Procedures Needs Improvement While Its Future Ability to Respond to Emergencies May Be Hampered by Aging Equipment and Funding Concerns

Environmental Protection Agency, California

Report Number 2003-102 (Issued 2003-12-17)
Water Quality Control Boards: Could Improve Their Administration of Water Quality Improvement Projects Funded by Enforcement Actions

Report Number 2002-121 (Issued 2003-07-22)
California Environmental Protection Agency: Insufficient Data Exists on the Number of Abandoned, Idled, or Underused Contaminated Properties, and Liability Concerns and Funding Constraints Can Impede Their Cleanup and Redevelopment.

Finance, Department of

Report Number 2002-123.2 (Issued 2003-08-06)
Federal Funds: The State of California Takes Advantage of Available Federal Grants, but Budget Constraints and Other Issues Keep It From Maximizing This Resource

Fish and Game, Department of

Report Number I2003-1 (Issued 2003-04-17)
Department of Fish and Game: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-636,725,947)

Franchise Tax Board

Report Number 2003-131 (Issued 2004-05-13)
Franchise Tax Board: Significant Program Changes Are Needed to Improve Collections of Delinquent Labor Claims.

Report Number 2002-124 (Issued 2003-05-13)
Franchise Tax Board: Its Performance Measures Are Insufficient to Justify Requests for New Audit or Collection Program Staff

Fraud Assessment Commission

Report Number 2002-018 (Issued 2004-04-29)
Workers' Compensation Fraud: Detection and Prevention Efforts Are Poorly Planned and Lack Accountability

Gambling Control Commission, California

Report Number 2003-122 (Issued 2004-06-22)
California Gambling Control Commission: Although Its Interpretations of the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts Generally Appear Defensible, Some of Its Actions May Have Reduced the Funds Available for Distribution to Tribes

General Services, Department of

Report Number I2004-2 (Issued 2004-09-23)
Department of General Services: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2003-0703)

Report Number 2004-106 (Issued 2004-08-26)
Wireless Enhanced 911: The State Has Successfully Begun Implementation, but Better Monitoring of Expenditures and Wireless 911 Wait Times Is Needed

Report Number 2003-117 (Issued 2004-04-06)
California Department of Corrections: It Needs to Ensure That All Medical Service Contracts It Enters Are on the State's Best Interest and All Medical Claims It Pays Are Valid.

Report Number 2002-112 (Issued 2003-03-26)
State Procurement Practices: Proposed Reforms Should Help Safeguard State Resources, but the Potential for Misuse Remains

Health Services, Department of

Report Number I2004-2 (Issued 2004-09-23)
Department of Health Services: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2003-0853)

Report Number 2003-124 (Issued 2004-08-31)
Department of Health Services: Some of Its Policies and Practices Result in Higher State Costs for the Medical Therapy Program

Report Number 2003-111 (Issued 2004-04-13)
Oversight of Long-Term Care Programs: Opportunities Exist to Streamline State Oversight Activities

Report Number 2003-112 (Issued 2003-12-22)
Department of Health Services: It Needs to Better Plan and Coordinate Its Medi-Cal Antifraud Activities

Report Number 2002-123.2 (Issued 2003-08-06)
Federal Funds: The State of California Takes Advantage of Available Federal Grants, but Budget Constraints and Other Issues Keep It From Maximizing This Resource

Report Number 2002-118 (Issued 2003-04-30)
Department of Health Services: Its Efforts to Further Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Have Been Hindered by Its Inability to Hire More Pharmacists and Its Lack of Aggressiveness in Pursuing Available Cost-Saving Measures

Heath and Human Services Agency Data Center

Report Number I2003-1 (Issued 2003-04-17)
Health and Human Services Agency Data Center: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-652)

Highway Patrol, California

Report Number 2004-106 (Issued 2004-08-26)
Wireless Enhanced 911: The State Has Successfully Begun Implementation, but Better Monitoring of Expenditures and Wireless 911 Wait Times Is Needed

Homeland Security, Office of

Report Number 2002-117 (Issued 2003-07-31)
Terrorism Readiness: The Office of Homeland Security, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and California National Guard Need to Improve Their Readiness to Address Terrorism.

Industrial Relations, Department of

Report Number 2003-131 (Issued 2004-05-13)
Franchise Tax Board: Significant Program Changes Are Needed to Improve Collections of Delinquent Labor Claims.

Report Number 2002-018 (Issued 2004-04-29)
Workers' Compensation Fraud: Detection and Prevention Efforts Are Poorly Planned and Lack Accountability

Report Number 2003-108.2 (Issued 2004-01-27)
California's Workers' Compensation Program: Changes to the Medical Payment System Should Produce Savings Although Uncertainty About New Regulations and Data Limitations Prevent a More Comprehensive Analysis

Report Number 2003-108.1 (Issued 2003-08-27)
California's Workers' Compensation Program: The Medical Payment System Does Not Adequately Control the Costs to Employers to Treat Injured Workers or Allow for Adequate Monitoring of System Costs and Patient Care

Report Number I2003-1 (Issued 2003-04-17)
Department of Industrial Relations: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-605)

Insurance, Department of

Report Number 2003-138 (Issued 2004-06-15)
Department of Insurance: It Needs to Make Improvements in Handling Annual Assessments and Managing Market Conduct Examinations

Report Number 2002-018 (Issued 2004-04-29)
Workers' Compensation Fraud: Detection and Prevention Efforts Are Poorly Planned and Lack Accountability

Integrated Waste Management Board, California

Report Number 2003-113 (Issued 2003-12-10)
California Integrated Waste Management Board: Its New Regulations Establish Rules for Oversight of Construction and Demolition Debris Sites, but Good Communication and Enforcement Are Also Needed to Help Prevent Threats to Public Health and Safety

Justice, Department of

Report Number 2003-112 (Issued 2003-12-22)
Department of Health Services: It Needs to Better Plan and Coordinate Its Medi-Cal Antifraud Activities

Report Number 2003-105 (Issued 2003-08-20)
California Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies: With Increased Efforts, They Could Improve the Accuracy and Completeness of Public Information on Sex Offenders

Mental Health, Department of

Report Number 2004-111 (Issued 2004-12-09)
Sex Offender Placement: Departments That Are Responsible for Placing Sex Offenders Face Challenges, and Some Need to Better Monitor Their Costs

Report Number 2003-114 (Issued 2004-07-06)
Department of Mental Health: State and Federal Regulations Have Hampered Its Implementation of Legislation Meant to Strengthen the Status of Psychologists at Its Hospitals

Military Department, California

Report Number I2004-2 (Issued 2004-09-23)
California Military Department: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-1069)

National Guard, California

Report Number 2002-117 (Issued 2003-07-31)
Terrorism Readiness: The Office of Homeland Security, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and California National Guard Need to Improve Their Readiness to Address Terrorism.

Postsecondary Education Commission, California

Report Number 2002-032 (Issued 2003-12-18)
California's Education Institutions: A Lack of Guidance Results in Their Inaccurate or Inconsistent Reporting of Campus Crime Statistics

Prison Industry Authority

Report Number 2004-101 (Issued 2004-12-20)
Prison Industry Authority: Although It Has Broad Discretion in Pursuing Its Statutory Purposes, It Could Improve Certain Pricing Practices and Develop Performance Measures

Public Utilities Commission

Report Number 2003-121 (Issued 2004-05-12)
California Public Utilities Commission: It Cannot Ensure That It Spends Railroad Safety Program Fees in Accordance With State Law.

Report Number 2003-103 (Issued 2003-11-25)
California Public Utilities Commission: State Law and Regulations Establish Firm Deadlines for Only a Small Number of Its Proceedings

Report Number I2003-2 (Issued 2003-09-17)
Public Utilities Commission: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-753)

Secretary of State

Report Number 2004-139 (Issued 2004-12-16)
Office of the Secretary of State: Clear and Appropriate Direction Is Lacking in Its Implementation of the Federal Help America Vote Act

Social Services, Department of

Report Number 2003-111 (Issued 2004-04-13)
Oversight of Long-Term Care Programs: Opportunities Exist to Streamline State Oversight Activities

Report Number 2002-114 (Issued 2003-08-19)
Department of Social Services: Continuing Weaknesses in the Department's Community Care Licensing Programs May Put the Health and Safety of Vulnerable Clients at Risk

Report Number 2001-015 (Issued 2003-01-02)
Statewide Fingerprint Imaging System: The State Must Weigh Factors Other Than Need and Cost-Effectiveness When Determining Future Funding for the System

State and Consumer Services Agency

Report Number 2002-124 (Issued 2003-05-13)
Franchise Tax Board: Its Performance Measures Are Insufficient to Justify Requests for New Audit or Collection Program Staff

State Bar of California

Report Number 2002-030 (Issued 2003-04-24)
State Bar of California: Although It Reasonably Sets and Manages Mandatory Fees, It Faces Potential Deficits in the Future and Needs to More Strictly Enforce Disciplinary Policies and Procedures

State Controller's Office

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

Report Number 2003-106 (Issued 2003-10-15)
State Mandates: The High Level of Questionable Costs Claimed Highlights the Need for Structural Reforms of the Process.

Report Number 2002-122 (Issued 2003-06-19)
State Controller's Office: Does Not Always Ensure the Safekeeping, Prompt Distribution, and Collection of Unclaimed Property

State Water Resources Control Board

Report Number 2002-121 (Issued 2003-07-22)
California Environmental Protection Agency: Insufficient Data Exists on the Number of Abandoned, Idled, or Underused Contaminated Properties, and Liability Concerns and Funding Constraints Can Impede Their Cleanup and Redevelopment.

Teale Data Center, Stephen P.

Report Number 2002-112 (Issued 2003-03-26)
State Procurement Practices: Proposed Reforms Should Help Safeguard State Resources, but the Potential for Misuse Remains

Toxic Substances Control, Department of

Report Number 2002-121 (Issued 2003-07-22)
California Environmental Protection Agency: Insufficient Data Exists on the Number of Abandoned, Idled, or Underused Contaminated Properties, and Liability Concerns and Funding Constraints Can Impede Their Cleanup and Redevelopment.

Transportation Commission, California

Report Number 2002-126 (Issued 2003-07-03)
California Department of Transportation: Low Cash Balances Threaten the Department's Ability to Promptly Deliver Planned Transportation Projects

Transportation, Department of

Report Number 2004-140 (Issued 2004-12-22)
Department of Transportation: Various Factors Increased Its Cost Estimates for Toll Bridge Retrofits, and Its Program Management Needs Improving

Report Number I2003-2 (Issued 2003-09-17)
Department of Transportation: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-700)

Report Number 2002-126 (Issued 2003-07-03)
California Department of Transportation: Low Cash Balances Threaten the Department's Ability to Promptly Deliver Planned Transportation Projects

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, California

Report Number I2004-1 (Issued 2004-03-24)
California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2003-0836)

Report Number I2003-2 (Issued 2003-09-17)
California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2002-661)

University of California

Report Number 2002-032 (Issued 2003-12-18)
California's Education Institutions: A Lack of Guidance Results in Their Inaccurate or Inconsistent Reporting of Campus Crime Statistics

Report Number I2003-2 (Issued 2003-09-17)
University of California, San Francisco: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Employees (Allegation I2000-715)

Veterans Affairs, Department of

Report Number 2002-120 (Issued 2003-06-26)
California Veterans Board: Without a Clear Understanding of the Extent of Its Authority, the Board Has Not Created Sufficient Policies Nor Provided Effective Oversight to the Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Board, California

Report Number 2002-120 (Issued 2003-06-26)
California Veterans Board: Without a Clear Understanding of the Extent of Its Authority, the Board Has Not Created Sufficient Policies Nor Provided Effective Oversight to the Department of Veterans Affairs

Water Resources, Department of

Report Number 2002-009 (Issued 2003-04-02)
California Energy Markets: The State's Position Has Improved, Due to Efforts by the Department of Water Resources and Other Factors, but Cost Issues and Legal Challenges Continue

Youth and Adult Correctional Agency

Report Number 2004-101 (Issued 2004-12-20)
Prison Industry Authority: Although It Has Broad Discretion in Pursuing Its Statutory Purposes, It Could Improve Certain Pricing Practices and Develop Performance Measures

Report Number 2004-111 (Issued 2004-12-09)
Sex Offender Placement: Departments That Are Responsible for Placing Sex Offenders Face Challenges, and Some Need to Better Monitor Their Costs

Alameda County Water District

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

California State University, Sacramento

Report Number 2002-032 (Issued 2003-12-18)
California's Education Institutions: A Lack of Guidance Results in Their Inaccurate or Inconsistent Reporting of Campus Crime Statistics

City College of San Francisco

Report Number 2002-032 (Issued 2003-12-18)
California's Education Institutions: A Lack of Guidance Results in Their Inaccurate or Inconsistent Reporting of Campus Crime Statistics

City of Fresno

Report Number 2003-113 (Issued 2003-12-10)
California Integrated Waste Management Board: Its New Regulations Establish Rules for Oversight of Construction and Demolition Debris Sites, but Good Communication and Enforcement Are Also Needed to Help Prevent Threats to Public Health and Safety

City of Richmond

Report Number 2004-117 (Issued 2004-12-07)
City of Richmond: Poor Spending Decisions and Weak Monitoring of Its Finances Caused Its Financial Decline and Hinder Its Ability to Recover

City of Sacramento

Report Number 2003-113 (Issued 2003-12-10)
California Integrated Waste Management Board: Its New Regulations Establish Rules for Oversight of Construction and Demolition Debris Sites, but Good Communication and Enforcement Are Also Needed to Help Prevent Threats to Public Health and Safety

County of Colusa

Report Number 2003-101 (Issued 2004-03-18)
County Emergency Medical Services Funds: Despite Their Efforts to Properly Administer the Funds, Some Counties Have Yet to Reach Full Compliance With State Laws

County of El Dorado

Report Number 2003-123 (Issued 2004-07-15)
California Children and Families Commissions: Some County Commissions' Contracting Practices Are Lacking, and Both the State and County Commissions Can Improve Their Efforts to Find Funding Partners and Collect Data on Program Performance

County of Fresno

Report Number 2003-113 (Issued 2003-12-10)
California Integrated Waste Management Board: Its New Regulations Establish Rules for Oversight of Construction and Demolition Debris Sites, but Good Communication and Enforcement Are Also Needed to Help Prevent Threats to Public Health and Safety

County of Kern

Report Number 2003-123 (Issued 2004-07-15)
California Children and Families Commissions: Some County Commissions' Contracting Practices Are Lacking, and Both the State and County Commissions Can Improve Their Efforts to Find Funding Partners and Collect Data on Program Performance

County of Los Angeles

Report Number 2003-124 (Issued 2004-08-31)
Department of Health Services: Some of Its Policies and Practices Result in Higher State Costs for the Medical Therapy Program

Report Number 2003-123 (Issued 2004-07-15)
California Children and Families Commissions: Some County Commissions' Contracting Practices Are Lacking, and Both the State and County Commissions Can Improve Their Efforts to Find Funding Partners and Collect Data on Program Performance

Report Number 2003-101 (Issued 2004-03-18)
County Emergency Medical Services Funds: Despite Their Efforts to Properly Administer the Funds, Some Counties Have Yet to Reach Full Compliance With State Laws

County of Marin

Report Number 2003-101 (Issued 2004-03-18)
County Emergency Medical Services Funds: Despite Their Efforts to Properly Administer the Funds, Some Counties Have Yet to Reach Full Compliance With State Laws

County of Sacramento

Report Number 2003-113 (Issued 2003-12-10)
California Integrated Waste Management Board: Its New Regulations Establish Rules for Oversight of Construction and Demolition Debris Sites, but Good Communication and Enforcement Are Also Needed to Help Prevent Threats to Public Health and Safety

County of San Diego

Report Number 2003-123 (Issued 2004-07-15)
California Children and Families Commissions: Some County Commissions' Contracting Practices Are Lacking, and Both the State and County Commissions Can Improve Their Efforts to Find Funding Partners and Collect Data on Program Performance

County of San Mateo

Report Number 2003-101 (Issued 2004-03-18)
County Emergency Medical Services Funds: Despite Their Efforts to Properly Administer the Funds, Some Counties Have Yet to Reach Full Compliance With State Laws

County of Santa Clara

Report Number 2003-123 (Issued 2004-07-15)
California Children and Families Commissions: Some County Commissions' Contracting Practices Are Lacking, and Both the State and County Commissions Can Improve Their Efforts to Find Funding Partners and Collect Data on Program Performance

Crestline-Lake Arrowhead Water Agency

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team

Report Number 2003-129 (Issued 2004-06-16)
The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team: Its Recommendations, if Implemented, Should Help Financially Troubled School Districts

Leucadia Wastewater District

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Report Number 2003-119 (Issued 2004-07-14)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: It Could Use Certain Recommended Management Tools to Improve Its Oversight of Legal Contracts, and Its Efforts Resulted in the Award of a Large Construction Contract Within Budget

Report Number 2002-116 (Issued 2003-12-16)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: It Is Too Early to Predict Service Sector Success, but Opportunities for Improved Analysis and Communication Exist

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Report Number 2003-136 (Issued 2004-06-03)
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: Its Administrative Controls Need to Be Improved to Ensure an Appropriate Level of Checks and Balances Over Public Resources

Otay Water District

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

San Diego State University

Report Number 2002-032 (Issued 2003-12-18)
California's Education Institutions: A Lack of Guidance Results in Their Inaccurate or Inconsistent Reporting of Campus Crime Statistics

San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

University of Southern California

Report Number 2002-032 (Issued 2003-12-18)
California's Education Institutions: A Lack of Guidance Results in Their Inaccurate or Inconsistent Reporting of Campus Crime Statistics

Walnut Valley Water District

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

Water Replenishment District of Southern California

Report Number 2002-016 (Issued 2004-06-09)
Water Replenishment District of Southern California: Although the District Has Addressed Many of Our Previous Concerns, Problems Still Exist

Western Municipal Water District

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable

Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District

Report Number 2003-137 (Issued 2004-06-24)
California's Independent Water Districts: Reserve Amounts Are Not Always Sufficiently Justified, and Some Expenses and Contract Decisions Are Questionable