Auditor-Controller reports 64 county contractors flagged for performance problems

Two more providers, New Direction Alcohol & Drug Services and Change Lanes Youth Support Services, were recommended for the watch list.

Board of Supervisors· posted Jun 4Report

Los Angeles County tracks contractors with unresolved performance or compliance problems so departments know before hiring them. The Auditor-Controller's June report lists 64 contractors with 164 active issues and 13 more recommended for listing, including two added since May.

What happens next

Monthly status reports continue to the Audit Committee.

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