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Controller: Many of Bell's Problems Still Not Addressed 

Controller John Chiang has released a follow-up review of a series of 2010 audits focused on the City of Bell’s internal controls, management of state and federal funds, its dissolved redevelopment agency and use of gas tax proceeds. The review identifies nearly three dozen material weaknesses in the City’s financial operations, and notes serious concerns with the City’s immediate fiscal condition and cash balances. Read the news release in English and Spanish, and the review.

Controller Finds Problems With City of Riverside RDA Holdings, Transfers

Controller John Chiang found the City of Riverside's Redevelopment Agency to be in possession of $30.45 million in real property that it no longer is legally entitled to hold, and that the RDA inappropriately transferred another $64.25 million in real property to the City. Read the news release in English and Spanish, the review, and background on the RDA asset review process.

Controller: Immigration Reform Will Boost California's Economy

Immigration reform will help the Golden State's economy, Controller John Chiang says in a San Jose Mercury News column. Read more.

Controller: State Narrowly Misses April Revenue Estimates

Controller John Chiang reported the State's total revenues reached $15.03 billion in April, narrowly missing estimates by $119.9 million (-0.8 percent). However, through first 10 months of the fiscal year, total revenues exceeded the Governor's January projections by $4.6 billion. Read the news release in English and Spanish, the summary analysis and the financial statement.

Read Summary of April Personal Income Tax Revenues

Visit Controller John Chiang's revenue tracker for a summary of April personal income tax numbers.

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