County auditors report 98 reviews in 2024-25, warn of funding and staffing gaps

The Auditor-Controller's Audit Division covered 25 departments and reports a 38% vacancy rate in its annual report.

Board of Supervisors· posted Jun 23Report$9.3M

The county's internal auditors reviewed 25 departments and issued 87 recommendations to fix financial, technology, and operational weaknesses. Auditor-Controller Oscar Valdez's Audit Division sent the Fiscal Year 2024-25 annual report to the Audit Committee, noting a $1.5 million funding cut and a 38% vacancy rate.

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