Controller John Chiang, the State's chief fiscal officer, has fought to make finances more transparent and accountable to the public, and to weed out waste, fraud and abuse of public money. Chiang has led efforts to reform the State’s public pension systems, helped local governments navigate difficult economic times, protected California’s precious natural resources, reunited owners with more than $1.6 billion in unclaimed property, and launched financial and tax assistance seminars. Read more | Contact the Controller | Controller in the news
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California Fiscal Issues and Information
Controller Publishes More Pay Data For Special Districts
Controller John Chiang has posted fresh data showing the salary, pension benefits and other compensation for Cemetery, Community Service, Electrical, Financing, Flood Control, Park and Water Conservation districts in calendar year 2010. Read news release. See database. See list of agencies that did not submit info.
Controller Releases First 2 Hercules Audits
State Controller John Chiang has released findings from his first two audits of the City of Hercules. Read news release. Read audit regarding the use of state and federal grants. Read audit regarding the use of transportation funds.
April Revenues $2.44 Billion Below Projections
State Controller John Chiang says California revenues in April were $2.44 billion below the projections in the Governor's proposed 2012-13 Budget. Read news release, summary analysis and financial statement. Read news release, summary analysis and financial statement.
Early Info Shows Calif. Collected $7.171 B In Income Taxes In April
Preliminary reports from April 1-30 show the State collected a net total of $7.171 billion in personal income taxes. The Governor's budget estimate projected income taxes would reach $9.132 billion for the month. See Controller's tax tracker.
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