County watchlist of poorly performing contractors holds at 65 firms, no changes in August
The Auditor-Controller's monthly report lists 65 contractors with 168 active issues and 11 more recommended for the list.
Los Angeles County tracks contractors that fail to fix contract problems or owe the county money, which departments consult before awarding work. The Auditor-Controller's Countywide Contract Monitoring Division reports 65 contractors with 168 active issues as of September 2, 2026, and 11 pending recommendations, with no changes since August.

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