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Pomona council weighs accepting $4,000 Walmart donation into city budget
A resolution would add the donated $4,000 to the city's current operating budget as both revenue and spending authority.
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Oversight board to consider dissolving Irwindale redevelopment successor agency
A county oversight board would approve winding down the agency that handles the former Irwindale Redevelopment Agency's leftover business.
Housing agency committee to weigh approval of ERP software contract award
The vendor and dollar amount were not listed when the agenda was printed.
Alhambra council weighs third extension of Tyler Technologies permitting software contract
The amendment would extend the term of the city's land management and permitting software system, first awarded in 2018.
Pomona council weighs $180,000 powder coating contract for city equipment
A three-year purchase order with RNC Enterprises would cover sandblasting and powder coating work for the city.
Pomona would double playground wood chip spending cap to $200,000
City staff ask the council to raise the limit on a contract supplying wood chips for park playgrounds.
Metro staff seek approval to buy $50 million cyber insurance policy for up to $2.7 million
The one-year policy would cover ransomware, breach response and data recovery costs starting September 1, 2026.
Metro··$2.7MCounty Commission for Women takes up president's report and committee update
Agenda item covers correspondence received and an October 23, 2023 Ad-Hoc Priorities Committee meeting; no public comment was submitted.
County Youth Commission to hear updates on member stipends and 2027 calendar
The commission's executive director is scheduled to brief members on stipends, the panel's work, and next year's meeting dates.
County housing agency committee to pick its chair for FY 26-27
A renter protection committee of the county's affordable housing agency will elect its leaders, a vote held over from September 8.
South Gate would spend $181,245.93 on first year of Microsoft software licenses
The city would renew Microsoft licensing through reseller SHI for three years starting November 1, 2026, using a county contract.
Motion would let neighborhood councils use City Hall for 2027 Budget Day
The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment would reimburse General Services for costs of the June 26, 2027 event.
Auditor-Controller submits $11 million contract monitoring audit plan for 2026-27
The county's contract monitoring division plans 272 assignments checking whether nonprofits and vendors spent public funds as required.
Auditor-Controller reports status of 218 county audits to Audit Committee
Fifty-six audits are underway and 109 have not started, covering departments from Health Services to the Sheriff.
LA County Commission for Women agenda lists president's report; no public comment filed
The county's advisory commission on women's issues scheduled an update from its president; no written comments were received.
County auditor reports $301,072 in department incidental expenses for FY 2025-26
Spending on staff meetings, retreats and similar events fell 51% from the prior year, with six limit exceptions approved.
Outside audit finds no exceptions in LA County treasury accounts for first quarter 2026
The county's investment pool held $55.30 billion as of March 31, 2026, with bank and investment records reconciled.
Motion would study switching LADWP residential bills from every two months to monthly
LADWP would report on using smart meters to support a monthly billing pilot and alerts for unusual usage.
Lancaster council lists City of Whittier v. Superior Court for closed-session discussion
The case is one of more than a dozen lawsuits Lancaster's council listed for private legal discussion at its November 10 meeting.
Lancaster council to discuss Abaied v. City of Lancaster in private session
The lawsuit against the city is one of more than a dozen cases listed for private legal discussion at the November 10 meeting.
County Youth Commission to discuss youth engagement survey
The commission's Youth Engagement Committee will give an update on its survey; supporting documents were not posted.
County auditor reports 65 contractors flagged for poor performance as of October 2026
Two providers, Minority AIDS Project and Clare|Matrix, fixed compliance problems; 11 more contractors are recommended for the watch list.
Audit: Sheriff implemented 4 of 9 fixes to Metro, Metrolink billing
Five recommendations remain partly done, including late contract signings; the department says it will finish by January 31, 2027.
Audit finds LA County Library misreported $1.3 million in utility tax spending
Outside auditors signed off on $46.1 million in phone tax spending for unincorporated areas but flagged one reporting error.
County fraud hotline report: 707 cases closed, 164 substantiated in second half of 2025
Auditor-Controller says departments took 299 disciplinary or corrective actions, and 61 cases are pending with prosecutors.
County auditors report 89 of 201 contract reviews finished for fiscal year 2025-26
The Auditor-Controller's contract monitoring unit lists 91 reviews in progress and 21 not yet started as of July 2.
County auditors flag $3 million in questioned costs in contractor reviews
The Auditor-Controller's contract monitoring unit reviewed 695 county contractors paid about $312 million in 2024-25.
Auditor-Controller finds gaps in Assessor's computer security controls
Review of more than 1,900 Assessor devices holding taxpayer data found weak user access, software and disposal controls.
Affordable housing agency committee to set 2027 meeting schedule
The executive committee of the county's affordable housing agency is asked to approve its calendar of 2027 meetings.
Glendale considers code change for digital wayfinding kiosks on sidewalks
The City Attorney asks the Council to start amending city rules governing digital kiosks placed in the public right of way.
Lee proposes $55,000 from landfill trust fund for three Valley groups
A nursery school, a mobile health clinic and a veterans post would share money from the Sunshine Canyon community fund.
South Pasadena council weighs adding $30 million to capital project budget
A proposed resolution would appropriate an extra $30 million in the city's 2026-2027 capital improvement budget.
Culver City finance authority weighs $375,000 option to buy 9050 Washington Boulevard
The payment would give the Public Finance Authority an exclusive right, not an obligation, to buy the property later.
Auditor-Controller reports status of county departments' unfinished audit fixes
Ten departments reported fully carrying out 12 of 34 outstanding audit recommendations, with 20 partly done and two not started.
County auditor's draft plan proposes 276 contractor reviews in 2026-27
The Auditor-Controller's contract monitoring arm estimates $11.31 million to check how County contractors spend public funds.
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.
Glendale Council asked to note and file citywide fee schedule overview for FY 2026-27
The item would close out a staff overview of city fees for the coming budget year without further action.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on sewer backup lawsuit
Homeowners in Council District 4 say a blocked city sewer line damaged their residential property.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on lawsuit over city code section
Federal suit challenges a Los Angeles Municipal Code provision; lawyers want to brief the Council behind closed doors.
Fifth District oversight board would reaffirm $7.7 million San Dimas redevelopment loan
The board is asked to find a $7,736,532.19 city loan valid so San Dimas can seek repayment from former redevelopment funds.
Auditor-Controller reports $928,000 spent on Board-directed audits in 2025-26
County audits of homeless services, Probation and the Sheriff cost $22,000 less than projected, with $62,000 in set-aside funds unused.
Soto-Martinez proposes contract for video editing services in 13th District office
The one-year personal services agreement would pay a contractor a monthly fee for editing and captioning council district videos.
Motion seeks City Council sign-off on $16 million bond for Ararat Charter School
The bonds would be repaid by the school, not the city, and would fund buildings on Friar Street and Victory Boulevard.
Motion seeks citywide signs on ban on buying or selling live animals in public
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado asks Animal Services to report on multilingual signage, costs and priority locations for posting.
Motion would move $4.4 million among city departments to pay annual Esri mapping bill
Twenty-two departments would transfer funds to the Bureau of Engineering by October 21 to cover the second year of a three-year license.
Alhambra would shift about $500,000 in unused COVID relief funds to other projects
Money set aside for a dog park would move to software, permits, design guidelines and library staff before a December 2026 deadline.
Motion would revive expired proposal for decentralized city service districts
Councilmember Tim McOsker asks the Council to restore a lapsed file on delivering city services through regional districts.
County Commission for Women to discuss its Resilience Scholarship Program
The advisory body takes up the scholarship program that helps women pay for higher education, with no public comment filed.
City Attorney seeks $11.6 million more for outside law firms hired by the city
The office asks the Council to move $5,922,000 now and find $5,687,803 more to pay private lawyers handling city cases.
Mayor sends Council a five-year extension of city billing and mailing contract
The Office of Finance wants Electronic Output Solutions to keep printing and mailing tax and permit notices through May 2032.
Torrance City Council to consider 9% raise for City Attorney
The City Attorney's monthly pay would rise to $25,046.57, costing the general fund $32,423.
City Council item seeks citywide risk management performance audit
A council file opened under the title of a citywide risk management performance audit; no document text is available.
Manhattan Beach weighs $768,126 Dell contract for Microsoft software licenses
A three-year licensing deal could reach $1,322,818 with added services, and would skip formal bidding under a cooperative purchase.
City Attorney seeks $1.5 million more for Hyperion spill outside counsel
The added money would raise the outside law firm's contract ceiling to $7.45 million, paid from Sanitation special funds.
Controller sends City Council the 2025-26 outside audit agreement
Outside firm MGO will perform the city's annual financial and federal grant audits for fiscal year 2025-26.
Office of Finance asks Council to escheat $519,097.54 from LAPD seized monies fund
The Office of Finance recommends the City Council instruct LAPD and the City Treasurer to process $519,097.54 from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest Trust Fund No. 7772 and request the Controller transfer it to the General Fund. LAPD requested escheatment of $539,783.54 on November 18, 2025, and one claim of $20,686.00 was processed after publication of notices in March 2026.
Motion seeks $937,908 for cleanup work by three groups in Council District 8
Three nonprofits would be paid to do graffiti removal and beautification work in South LA neighborhoods.
City Planning seeks $6.5 million more for 19 on-call tech consultants through 2028
The spending cap would rise from $7 million to $13.5 million for work on permit systems and wildfire mapping tools.
Recreation and Parks seeks six-month extension of GameTime playground equipment contract
The contract for as-needed playground gear expires June 30, 2026; the department asks Council to extend it to December 30, 2026.
County ends fiscal year with $5.347 billion in cash, down $1.072 billion
The Auditor-Controller's final cash report for 2025-26 came in $1.304 billion above the June estimate.
County Auditor-Controller projects $4.043 billion cash balance at close of fiscal year
May cash balances came in $736 million above the earlier estimate, driven mainly by higher receipts.
City Council file proposes a community borough system and a commission to carry it out
The item would divide Los Angeles into boroughs and set up a commission to implement the structure, per the file title.
Motion seeks review of how city departments write their own personnel rules
Councilmember Tim McOsker asks the Personnel Department to report on department-specific staffing policies and who approves them.
Culver City Council weighs ordinance letting engineers approve public works plans
The change would drop City Council sign-off on construction plans before projects go out to bid.
Motion seeks automatic timed gate for Whitnall Dog Park parking lot
Recreation and Parks would study a pilot to lock the lot outside posted park hours, with costs and funding options.
Motion seeks temporary halt to new karaoke room permits in LAPD Olympic Division
Councilmember Heather Hutt asks Planning to draft an urgency ordinance pausing permits and to fund extra police enforcement.
Yaroslavsky proposes $41,900 contract with Granicus for 5th District website services
The one year agreement would give the council office email, constituent data and phone call management software.
County commission chair to report on coordination with LA28 Olympic organizers
An update on meetings between the Commission on Local Governmental Services and the county's Chief Executive Office.
County commission previews items for its next meeting
The Commission on Local Governmental Services heard a chairperson and staff rundown of upcoming agenda items, with no public comment filed.
Lancaster Lancaster council to discuss Perez lawsuit in private session
The case against the city is one of more than a dozen pending lawsuits listed for closed-door discussion on Nov. 10.
Lancaster Lancaster council lists Galant v. Lancaster School District for private discussion
The case is one of more than a dozen lawsuits listed for closed session discussion at the November 10 council meeting.
Lancaster Lancaster council to discuss Cordova lawsuit in closed session
The case against the city is one of more than a dozen lawsuits listed for private legal discussion at the November 10 meeting.
Lancaster Lancaster council to discuss Orozco v. Alvarez lawsuit in private session
The case is one of 15 pending lawsuits listed for closed-door discussion by the City Council on November 10.
City personnel report covers Revolving Training Fund for 2025-26
A semi-annual accounting of money spent from the city's training fund for the year ending June 30, 2026.
Motion seeks contracts for city services at Super Bowl LXI events in Los Angeles
The NFL and host committee would reimburse the city for police and other services at Super Bowl Experience events Feb. 10-13, 2027.
La Puente council weighs $26,340 contract for a sewer rate study
Willdan Financial Services would review what the city charges for sewer service, a step that can precede rate changes.
Controller asks Council to pay $3,043,863 to state over unpaid city use taxes
A state audit of 2013-2019 city purchases found underreported use tax; departments would repay their shares.
Mayor approves five on-call construction management contracts for Port of Los Angeles
Five consulting firms would be available to manage Harbor Department construction projects from 2026 through 2031.
Long Beach City Council to vote on Harbor Department pay schedule for 2027
The resolution sets salaries for employees of the Port of Long Beach's Harbor Department for the fiscal year beginning in 2026.
City Attorney sends Council draft ordinances for Convention Center expansion bonds
Two draft ordinances would let the city's financing corporation issue new bonds to pay for the Convention Center expansion.
Long Beach City Clerk seeks approval to destroy Health Department records
A consent item asks the City Council to adopt a resolution allowing the Health and Human Services Department to discard old records.
Motion seeks temporary halt on new smoke and vape shop permits in Council District 15
The proposal would pause city processing of land use and retailer permits for new smoke and vape shops in the district.
Culver City Council to consider amended city manager contract and salary adjustment
The agenda item would approve a revised employment agreement and a pay plan change taking effect December 28, 2026.
Auditor finds gaps in county vehicle maintenance oversight at Internal Services Department
More than 100 county vehicles were overdue for maintenance in April 2026, some by over six months, the review found.
Auditor finds LA County Library lacks agreement with one of its two fundraising groups
The Library spent about $836,000 supporting its foundations in FY 2024-25 and received about $737,000 in tangible benefits.
County auditor reports three contract reviews of vendors paid $42 million
Reviews of contractors for social services, justice and public health found one recommendation in total.
County CEO proposes countywide AI policy with limits on automated decisions
The draft policy would bar fully automated decisions without human review, covert tracking and unapproved AI tools for County work.
Audit Committee lists Youth Development quarterly compliance report for August 2026
The supporting documents were not available when the agenda was posted and will be added when the county receives them.
County report sets rules for how departments may use generative AI
A new technology directive creates a governance board that must approve department proposals to use generative AI tools.
Auditor-Controller surprise cash count at Tax Collector finds no shortage
The June 23 count of vault and teller cash, totaling $203,367.94, matched the department's own records.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Sepulveda trip-and-fall suit
The case stems from a January 8, 2020 fall near the 3200 block of South Sepulveda and now awaits Claims Board action.
City Attorney asks Council to discuss 110 Freeway crash lawsuit in closed session
The case stems from a vehicle collision on the northbound 110 Freeway on September 13, 2022, and involves three claims.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit
Barbara Berkowitz sued over a 2020 fall on a sidewalk on Olympic Boulevard; no settlement figure is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on 134 freeway crash lawsuit
The case stems from a September 19, 2024 traffic accident on the eastbound 134 freeway near Pass Avenue.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on sidewalk fall lawsuit
The case stems from a woman who says she tripped on a sidewalk near 2807 W. Sunset Boulevard in 2023.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on 2024 traffic collision lawsuit
The case stems from an April 2, 2024 crash on Via Cassano; a settlement recommendation would be discussed behind closed doors.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on North Hills trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a September 25, 2023 fall near 9249 Natick Avenue in North Hills; no settlement amount is listed.
Animal Services seeks two grant staff positions to run $14.22 million donor grant
The department would add a management analyst and accounting clerk, paid for by holding three animal care technician jobs vacant.
Personnel Department reports on city employee benefits trust fund for FY 2025-26
The fund that pays health and other benefits for about 27,000 civilian workers ended the year with $6,763,150 available.
Motion would require General Services to report on building repair backlogs
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez asks the department to explain how it ranks repair requests at city buildings and how to speed them up.
Motion seeks citywide rules for how LA collects and shares resident data
City departments would follow one set of standards for data retention, access, sharing and cybersecurity.
Council District 15 seeks $26,100 contract with Granicus for website services
A motion by Councilmember Tim McOsker would fund software for his office's website, email and constituent data through July 2027.
Housing agency item would award auditor consulting contract to Macias Gini & O'Connell
The supporting documents were not available when the agenda was printed, so terms and cost are not listed.
LA County housing agency committee to consider auditor consulting contract
The item names no vendor or dollar amount; supporting documents were not available when the agenda was printed.
Auditor finds gaps in Public Works record-keeping on $601 million in contracts
Public Works did not keep proof that it checked bidders against debarred and poor-performer lists before awarding work.
Auditor-Controller reports five contract reviews of county service providers in June
Reviews covered contractors paid about $5.2 million by three county departments and found 11 issues.
Auditor finds Aging and Disabilities Department has not finished 3 grant fixes
A follow-up review found the department partially implemented two recommendations on grant tracking and did not implement one.
County children's commission to hear update from its Prevention Ad Hoc Committee
The Commission for Children and Families has an update on prevention work on its agenda, with no documents posted yet.
Glendale posts public comment deadline for special City Council meeting
Written comments for the special meeting must arrive by noon on the meeting day or may not be shared until the next business day.
Glendale City Council sets second public comment period on meeting agenda
Speakers get five minutes each on topics not otherwise listed, with no council debate or decision that night.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on crash lawsuit settlement
The case stems from a two-vehicle collision at Central Avenue and 120th Street on October 17, 2023.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Teferi lawsuit settlement
The City Attorney wants to brief councilmembers behind closed doors on a proposed settlement in a pending case.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on East Valley shelter dog bite suit
The lawsuit stems from a 2020 dog bite at the East Valley Animal Shelter; Council would discuss a possible payout behind closed doors.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Van Nuys sidewalk fall lawsuit
The case stems from a 2022 trip and fall on a sidewalk on Mammoth Avenue in Van Nuys.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on 2022 crash lawsuit
The case stems from a two-vehicle collision near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Vermont Avenue in July 2022.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on police whistleblower lawsuit
The closed-door talk covers a former employee's retaliation and discrimination suit now before the Court of Appeal.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on traffic crash lawsuit
The case stems from a March 31, 2022 traffic incident at Sunset Boulevard and Hillcrest Drive in Beverly Hills.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Granada Hills bicycle crash lawsuit
The case stems from a bicycle accident near Louise Avenue and Sesnon Boulevard, with a settlement recommendation pending.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on motorcycle crash lawsuit
The case stems from a collision between a city vehicle and a motorcycle on East Olympic Boulevard.
City report: disaster fund took in $62.2 million, paid out $29.2 million in 2025-26
Most of the year's incoming disaster aid, $39.3 million, came from FEMA for the January 2025 wildfires.
Innovation and Performance Commission sends Council its 2024-25 annual report
The report lists seven city pilot projects funded last year and a $500,000 cut to the commission's budget.
Motion seeks city report on adding translations for English-only federal resources
Councilmember Nithya Raman asks departments to study how a federal English-only order affects Angelenos with limited English.
Motion would direct Personnel Department to write long-range city workforce plan
Councilmember Tim McOsker asks staff to plan for retirements, training and succession across city jobs.
Motion seeks $25,000 for San Fernando Valley pet food pantry
Council District 3 redevelopment money would be transferred to help pet owners facing financial hardship feed their animals.
Auditor finds two General Relief fixes still incomplete at Public Social Services
DPSS has not finished setting performance goals or self-checks for a cash aid program with over 120,000 participants.
Auditor finds DCFS completed two of four purchasing fixes
Child welfare agency still needs independent reviews of accounting system access and invoice payments, auditor says.
Auditor finds $10,715 in misallocated payroll at county youth mentoring provider
Community Partners, paid about $2 million for Credible Messenger services, is asked to repay any excess billing.
Airport commissioners seek one-year extension for LAX childcare center operator
La Petite Academy would keep running the childcare center at Los Angeles International Airport through February 2, 2028.
LA County housing agency weighs cybersecurity and data governance contract with Tigunia
The agenda item would authorize an agreement for cybersecurity, compliance, data governance and technology risk services.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on firefighter vaccine arbitration award
An arbitrator ruled against the city over 119 firefighters placed off duty without pay under its employee vaccine rule.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Sepulveda Basin injury lawsuit
The case stems from a 2019 injury during a softball game at the city-run Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex.
City Council asked to extend Infosys contract for LA tax system support by one year
A fourth amendment would add $1,223,891 to keep the 20-year-old LATAX billing system running through September 2027.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Mejia crash lawsuit
The case stems from a March 22, 2020 vehicle crash on the northbound 101 Freeway in Los Angeles.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Griffith View Drive fall lawsuit
The case stems from an April 16, 2024 trip and fall near 3778 Griffith View Drive; no settlement figure is public yet.
City Attorney asks Council to discuss Wilmington trip-and-fall lawsuit in private
The case stems from a fall in a roadway near 1152 Hyatt Avenue in Wilmington on April 29, 2024.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on slip and fall lawsuit
The case stems from a May 19, 2024 fall at Avalon Boulevard and M Street; no settlement amount is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a fall at Central and Manchester avenues in October 2024; no settlement amount is stated.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on 2024 freeway crash lawsuit
The case stems from a March 26, 2024 collision on the southbound US-101 in Los Angeles; no settlement figure is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on trip-and-fall lawsuit settlement
The case stems from a 2022 fall on Vine Street; no settlement amount is listed in the request.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Granada Hills trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a February 24, 2023 fall on Devonshire Street; no settlement amount is disclosed in the request.
City Attorney seeks closed session on sidewalk trip and fall lawsuit
Council is asked to meet privately with lawyers about a claim over a 2023 fall on a Saticoy Street sidewalk.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on LAPD motorcycle crash lawsuit
The case stems from a December 19, 2018 traffic accident on State Route 14 in Santa Clarita involving an LAPD officer.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Topanga Canyon crash lawsuit
The case stems from an August 25, 2022 vehicle collision on North Topanga Canyon Road near Sioux Drive.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on LAPD employment lawsuit
The case, brought by Bridget Pickett over alleged adverse employment actions at LAPD, is pending in Superior Court.
Controller audit finds LA animal shelters operating over capacity with too few staff
City shelters took in 48,132 animals in FY 2025 and had 75 day-shift care staff where the audit says at least 90 are needed.
Charter Reform Commission sends City Council non-charter recommendations
Proposals include free lawyers for people facing deportation, a five-year capital plan ordinance, and small business contracting rules.
Walnut City Council to vote on budget and city salary schedule changes
Two resolutions on the November 10 consent calendar would amend the current-year budget and authorized positions and pay.
Council file addresses labor talks on proposed LAPD Charter amendment
The item concerns the city's obligation to bargain with employee unions over a proposed Charter change affecting the Police Department.
City Attorney seeks outside counsel for LAPD television production deal
An entertainment law firm would negotiate a possible TV production agreement between the LAPD and 44 Blue Productions.
City IT Agency recommends 10-year renewal of Quest Diagnostics telecom franchise
The private cable linking Quest buildings in Chatsworth and Canoga Park would keep using city rights-of-way for $4,280 a year.
County housing agency board to consider employment agreement for board secretary
The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency board takes up hiring Martha Arana as board secretary.
Auditor finds Sheriff fully adopted 3 of 5 fixes to automation fund controls
Two recommendations on tracking administrative costs and self-monitoring remain partly done, with a December 2026 target.
County CEO seeks update to rules on work cellphones, with review set for 2031
Revised policy keeps limits on who gets a county phone and requires staff to repay personal-use charges.
Auditor finds child welfare agency fixed all five computer system weaknesses
A follow-up review says DCFS added security checklists, training records and written procedures for new computer systems.
County review finds financial weaknesses at foster care provider Hannah's Children's Homes
The provider reported a $78,079 operational loss for 2024 and filed a late audit report with the state.
County review finds unpaid payroll taxes at former foster youth group home provider
Mindful Growth Foundation, which ran four residential sites for county youth, had its contract end June 30, 2026 after four findings.
Auditor finds Child Support Services completed 2 of 6 hiring and termination fixes
Four recommendations on system access reviews, performance targets and self-monitoring remain partly done, with a September 1, 2026 target.
County review of Wayfinder foster family agency finds 13 compliance problems
Two foster homes lacked working carbon monoxide detectors; the agency has agreed to a corrective action plan.
Audit review of First Place for Youth finds no questioned costs, paperwork delays
The nonprofit says it now reviews 100% of eligible youth files after an audit flagged late supervisor sign-offs.
County review finds accounting weakness at Koinonia Foster Homes
A county financial review of the foster care contractor flagged a material weakness in its 2024 audited financial statements.
Auditor finds county health department completed three of five personnel fixes
DHS still has two open items on monitoring staff bonus and hiring controls, and says it will finish them by June 30, 2026.
County auditors report their own review found conformance with 47 of 52 audit standards
The Auditor-Controller's Audit Division graded itself "General Achievement" and set deadlines to fix a strategy and charter gap.
Auditor finds Sheriff's Department implemented 3 of 6 workers' compensation fixes
Three recommendations remain partially done, including monitoring of claim forms and retraining supervisors on injury paperwork.
County justice department reports $18,142 in questioned contractor costs uncollected
Audits of five JCOD contractors found billing and compliance issues, with 8 of 17 recommendations still open.
Metro committee weighs allowing remote meetings for advisory bodies under SB 707
Metro's board would find that teleconference meetings of its advisory committees improve public access.
Metro·Aging and Disabilities Department reports on contractor fiscal reviews to Audit Committee
An outside accounting firm reviewed 25 organizations paid $47,779,645.70 by the department, and the county is working to recover questioned costs.
Council approves action in sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit over Chatsworth walkway
The case stems from a 2021 fall on an uneven sidewalk on Bothwell Road in Chatsworth; the vote was 12 yes, 3 absent.
Council votes 12-0 on lawsuits over Extended Stay America hotel contract
The motion follows private legal advice about two Torrance court cases tied to a city housing services agreement.
City Treasurer reports $16.7 billion investment pool for June 2026
The city's pooled investments returned 3.37% in book yield for the month, below the 3.89% benchmark.
Culver City Council to set pay terms for unrepresented and executive staff through 2029
Resolutions would fix employment terms, compensation and salary ranges for confidential and executive city employees.
Rolling Hills Estates adopts equestrian fees, advances Palos Verdes Drive East speed limits
New horse trainer and arena fees start January 1, 2027, and a speed limit ordinance returns for final adoption November 10.
Hawaiian Gardens council to vote on third amendment to city manager's contract
The employment agreement with City Manager Ernesto Marquez would be changed; the agenda does not list the terms.
County children's commission hears briefing on court Self-Help Centers
Court staff describe free walk-in help with restraining orders, custody, child support and eviction papers at 13 courthouses.
LAWA seeks renewal of Solar Turbines maintenance contract for LAX power turbines
A third amendment would extend the airport agency's agreement to service the on-site electricity generating turbines.
City Attorney seeks to extend Aeon Nexus contract for criminal case system rebuild
The extension adds time to finish replacing the office's criminal case database, with no added money.
Recreation and Parks seeks amendment to Kompan outdoor equipment contract
An item before the city would change the terms of a city contract for park playground and outdoor equipment.
City Attorney forwards records retention schedule for Department of Cannabis Regulation
The proposed schedule sets how long the city's cannabis licensing agency keeps records before they can be destroyed.
City Attorney seeks conflict waiver so law firm can defend city in injury suit
The firm also represents Metro, which the city is suing in two unrelated cases, so it needs the city's written consent.
City Attorney asks Claims Board for private meeting on EssenceMediaCom tax dispute
The office cites possible litigation over a business license tax assessment against the media agency.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Legal Aid Foundation records lawsuit
The case involves a public records request for parking citation and towing fee data from 2018 to May 2024.
City Administrative Officer seeks Council approval of Aurora Abracia to MICLA board
The nonprofit that helps the city finance buildings and equipment has one vacant seat after a director resigned in June 2026.
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.
Housing agency to consider allowing remote participation in committee meetings
The item would let committee members join meetings remotely under a state law allowance; no documentation was posted.
City Council committee recommends new Ad Hoc Committee on Charter Review
A single committee would take over all pending files on rewriting the city's governing document.
Vernon council to weigh opening scholarship program to college students
Staff asked the council to discuss widening eligibility for the city's CommUNITY Fund scholarships beyond current applicants.
Street Lighting Bureau proposes assessing 46 Panorama City properties for 25 streetlights
Property owners near Lanark Street and Willis Avenue would pay about $101 to $140 a year, and get a mail ballot to approve or reject it.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on pothole injury lawsuit
A cyclist sued the city after hitting a pothole near Franklin Avenue and Whitley Street in 2023.
Measure ER oversight committee to set meeting schedule through December 2026
The citizens' panel overseeing Measure ER spending will discuss and act on when it meets through the end of 2026.
City Attorney seeks private Council meeting on Latham and Watkins business tax dispute
The office says the city faces possible litigation over a business tax payment by the law firm and wants legal advice behind closed doors.
County audit finds $20,340 in questioned costs at two social services contractors
Audits of 12 expired DPSS contracts worth about $5.9 million found overpayments, late invoices and timekeeping gaps.
County auditor adds drug treatment provider to poor-performer contractor list
Canon Human Services Centers was flagged for two unresolved problems, bringing the county's watch list to 65 contractors.
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.
City Attorney sends Council ordinance renaming budget office to City Administrative Officer
The draft would update city codes to match a name change voters approved with Charter Amendment II in November 2024.
Parks board seeks $500,000 transfer to pay for city tech services at parks
The money would cover internet, security cameras, alarms, public address systems and radios at Recreation and Parks sites in 2026-27.
Airport commissioners approve expanded HNTB office lease at LAX-owned Skyview Center
The engineering firm would take more space and stay longer at the airport-owned building on West Century Boulevard, pending Council approval.
Mayor forwards lease award for Condor Squadron at Van Nuys Airport site
Los Angeles World Airports would lease aviation land and office space at 7800 Hayvenhurst Avenue to a volunteer aviation group.
Mayor Bass approves civil service exemption for LAWA airport finance chief post
The job overseeing airport budgets, debt and airline fees would be filled outside normal civil service hiring rules.
Motion would send $61,000 in Sunshine Canyon landfill funds to three Granada Hills groups
Two schools and a community foundation would split money from a trust fund tied to the Sunshine Canyon Landfill.
Motion seeks $266,761 for studies to acquire Fire Station 88 site in Sherman Oaks
Funds would pay for environmental, hazmat, appraisal and closing work before the city buys the 11.25-acre Army Corps property.
Motion seeks lease of city-owned Hollywood retail space to CIM Group
An 845-square-foot suite at 1710 N. Cherokee Ave. would be rented at market rate as a construction office.