SB 414
School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, and networks: flex-based instruction: local educational agency contracting.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen accountability in California schools by enhancing the role of the State's Auditor and improving oversight of school finances and performance. It expands the scope of audits to include educational joint powers authorities and charter schools, requiring them to undergo financial and compliance audits conducted according to specific deadlines. The bill also introduces measures to improve the qualifications of auditors, establish a risk-based quality control review process, and ensure transparency by requiring local educational agencies to post their audit results online. Furthermore, it establishes a new Office of the Education Inspector General to investigate potential fraud and mismanagement within the education system.
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