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County auditor reports 65 contractors flagged for performance problems

Monthly list to the Audit Committee shows 166 active issues; one provider, Van Ness Recovery House, cleared its problems.

Board of Supervisors· posted Aug 5Report

Los Angeles County keeps a database warning departments about contractors that fail to fix contract problems, from foster family agencies to drug treatment and job programs. The Auditor-Controller reports 65 contractors with 166 active issues as of August 5, 2026, and 12 more recommended for listing.

What happens next

Monthly status reports continue to the Audit Committee.

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