Report I2023-1 Recommendation 5 Responses
Report I2023-1: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees: Wasteful Decisions, Poor Contract Oversight, Overpayments, Misuse of State Resources, and Attendance Abuse (Release Date: May 2023)
Case Number I2021-1822
Recommendation #5 To: Food and Agriculture, Department of
Ensure that the DAA receives training on both applicable state contracting requirements and best practices related to contracts for services, including the use of written contracts, and on requirements related to preventing conflicts of interests.
Agency Response From October 2023
CDFA reported in October 2023 that it provided contracting training to DAA staff in August 2023 that addressed contracting laws related to contracts for services.
California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Fully Implemented
Agency Response From June 2023
CDFA will work with the board of directors to ensure the DAA receives training on conflicts of interest and implements best practices related to contracts for services. The CDFA anticipates completing this action by October 2023.