Report 2021-802 All Recommendation Responses

Report 2021-802: City of Compton: Financial Mismanagement and a Lack of Leadership Have Threatened Compton's Ability to Serve the Public (Release Date: October 2022)

Recommendation for Legislative Action

Based on deficiencies with city council oversight that we discuss in this report as well as in several previous audits of other cities, to improve the governance of cities throughout California, the Legislature should consider requiring all individuals who serve on a city council to participate in recurring training related to municipal finance, budgeting, and the council's role in overseeing city operations.

Description of Legislative Action

The Legislature did not take action during the 2021-2022 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: No Action Taken

All Recommendations in 2021-802

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.