Reports Issued in 1998
| Date Issued | Report Number | Report Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 1998 | 97103 |
Kern County: Management Weaknesses at Critical Points in Its Child Protective Services Process May Also Be Pervasive Throughout the State |
| January 27, 1998 | 98011 |
Department of Health Services: Drug Treatment Authorization Requests Continue To Increase |
| February 24, 1998 | 97014 |
California Transportation Commission and Department of Transportation: The State's Use of Transportation Funds Generated by the 1989 Transportation Blueprint Legislation |
| February 26, 1998 | 97019 |
Los Angeles County: Although the County Closed 1996-97 With a Surplus, 1997-98 Still Presents a Few Fiscal Pressures |
| March 11, 1998 | 97101 |
Community Redevelopment Agencies: Surplus Balances in Lower-Income Housing Funds Are Overstated, Suggesting a Need for More Statewide Oversight and Direction |
| March 12, 1998 | 97121 |
Department of Mental Health: Changes in State Hospital Security Measures Can Reduce Annual Costs While Maintaining Public Safety |
| March 17, 1998 | 97112 |
Office of Real Estate Appraisers: Improvements Are Needed in Compliant Processing, Personnel Practices, and in Some Licensing Procedures |
| March 18, 1998 | 97116 |
Health and Welfare Agency: Lockheed Martin Information Management Systems Failed To Deliver and the State Poorly Managed the Statewide Automated Child Support System |
| March 24, 1998 | 97110 |
Office of the Attorney General: Its Office of Gaming Registration Should Protect Tax Documents More Rigorously and Improve Some Procedures |
| March 25, 1998 | I98-1 |
Investigations of Improper Governmental Activities by State Employees: July 1, 1997, Through January 31, 1998 |
| March 31, 1998 | I960207 |
Investigative Report: Conflicts of Interest and Mismanagement of Federal and State Funds at the California Student Aid Commission |
| April 8, 1998 | 95017 |
Early Intervention Program: Flaws Found in the 1997 Report on the Benefits of the Early Intervention Program |
| April 14, 1998 | 97024 |
Department of Developmental Services: Regional Center Budgets Are Not Based on Needs, and Departmental Oversight Could Be Improved |
| April 20, 1998 | I960143 |
Investigative Report: Conflicts of Interest, Acceptance of Prohibited Gifts, Improper Establishment of a Program, and Improper Deposit and Use of Funds at California State University, Dominquez Hills |
| April 30, 1998 | 98018 |
Los Angeles County: The Future Holds Continuing Budget Challenges |
| May 5, 1998 | 97118.1 |
Department of Corporations: To Optimize Health Plan Regulation, This Function Should Be Moved to the Health and Welfare Agency |
| May 6, 1998 | 97111 |
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Weaknesses in Its Enforcement Program Leave It Vulnerable to Allegations of Unfair Practices |
| May 13, 1998 | 97115 |
Los Angeles County: The Office of AIDS Programs and Policy Can Improve Its Management of Grant Funds |
| May 20, 1998 | 98106 |
State Bar of California: Financial Outlook for the Admissions Fund Is Not As Bleak As Portrayed |
| May 28, 1998 | 98105 |
Fair Political Practices Commission: Although It Follows the Law, Improvements Are Needed in Enforcement and Technical Assistance |
| June 30, 1998 | 97002 |
State of California: Internal Control and State and Federal Compliance Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 1997 |
| July 7, 1998 | 98107 |
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Creating a Separate San Fernando Valley Authority Would Take a Split of Assets, Revenue, and Debt |
| July 9, 1998 | 97114 |
South Coast Air Quality Management District: The District Should Establish a More Equitable Emission Fee Structure and Process Permits More Promptly |
| July 14, 1998 | 97119 |
Los Angeles County: Millions Spent on Courthouse Projects That May Never Be Built |
| August 4, 1998 | 98012 |
Department of Health Services: Drug Treatment Authorization Requests Continue to Increase |
| August 13, 1998 | 97124 |
Cajon Valley Union School District: The District Needs to Improve Its Managerial Oversight and Accountability |
| August 27, 1998 | 98023 |
Year 2000 Computer Problem: Progress May Be Overly Optimistic and Certain Implications Have Not Been Addressed |
| September 2, 1998 | I98-2 |
Investigations of Improper Governmental Activities by State Employees: February 1 Through June 30, 1998 |
| September 9, 1998 | 97127 |
Marks-Roos Bond Act Borrowings: Several Cities Misused the Program and Some Financed Risky Projects Which May Result in Investor Losses |
| September 14, 1998 | 98005 |
State of California: Treasurer's Cash Count as of February 28, 1998 |
| September 15, 1998 | 97125 |
California Department of Corrections: The Cost of Incarcerating Inmates in State-Run Prisons is Higher Than The Department's Published Cost |
| September 24, 1998 | 98102 |
Prison Industry Authority: Its Outside Purchase of Goods and Services Is Neither Well Planned nor Cost Effective |
| October 14, 1998 | 97108 |
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development: The Cal-Mortgage Program Does Not Minimize the State's Financial Risk When Insuring Health Facility Debt |
| October 15, 1998 | 97015 |
State Contracting: The State Can Do More to Save Money When Acquiring Goods and Services |
| October 20, 1998 | 98119 |
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Its Plan for Managing Debt Is Reasonable |
| November 12, 1998 | 97123 |
Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board: Has Not Accomplished All of Its Regulatory Work and Has Not Always Vigorously Acted Against Water Quality Violators |
| November 17, 1998 | 98008 |
State of California: Statement of Securities Accountability of the State Treasurer's Office (June 30, 1998) |
| November 19, 1998 | 98025 |
Automated Child Support System: Selection of Interim System Appears Reasonable |
| December 1, 1998 | 98022 |
Department of Transportation: Seismic Retrofit Expenditures Comply With the Bond Act |
| December 8, 1998 | 98021 |
California Public Utilities Commission: It Does Not Know Its True Costs of Regulating Transportation Companies |
| December 15, 1998 | 97025 |
Forensic Laboratories: Many Face Challenges Beyond Accreditation to Assure the Highest Quality Services |
| December 17, 1998 | 98112 |
California's Drinking Water: State and Local Agencies Need to Provide Leadership to Address Contamination of Groundwater by Gasoline Components and Additives |
| December 21, 1998 | 98006 |
State of California: Treasurer's Cash Count as of June 30, 1998 |
| December 23, 1998 | 97107 |
Los Angeles Community College District: Proposed Reforms Have Not Fully Addressed Past Problems and Create a New Set of Challenges |
| December 29, 1998 | 98001 |
State of California: Financial Report Year Ended June 30, 1998 |