Audit
California State Auditor
CSA
73/100
Summary
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The California State Auditor is appointed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and confirmed by majority vote of both houses to a four-year term. CSA audits state agencies, local agencies using state funds, and public universities. It has broad subpoena powers and its reports are public by default with no pre-publication review by the executive.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- California Government Code, Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 6.5 (California State Auditor's Office)
- Citation
- Cal. Gov. Code §§ 8543-8548.5
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, local agencies receiving state funds, University of California, California State University, school districts