California Controller’s 80th Annual County Auditors Conference

Thank you for joining us at California Controller’s 80th Annual County Auditors Conference at Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa. The conference convened auditors across the state to share ideas and best practices to move California forward through fiscal oversight and transparency.

We invite you to explore our online gallery to see photos from the 2025 conference.

Mark your calendars for next year’s County Auditors Conference, October 27-29, 2026, which will be held at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. 

1. Agenda and Program

   Conference Program Agenda                

2. Conference Materials

   BIOGRAPHIES        

   • The Honorable Malia M. Cohen, California State Controller
   • The Honorable Ensen Mason, Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector
   • The Honorable Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, California State Senator, District 19
   • Luther Snoke, Chief Executive Officer

    

   DAY ONE PRESENTATIONS      

   • Fighting Fraud and Enhancing Oversight Through Collaboration and Analytics
     • George A. Scott, CFE

    

   • Evolving Landscape of Regulatory Compliance   
     • The Honorable Malia M. Cohen
     • Greg Loos
     • Stephen M. Begg

    

   • California's Unclaimed Property: Reporting Requirements, Voluntary Compliance Program, and Search Tools
     • Sandra Navarro

    

   DAY TWO PRESENTATIONS         

   • Court Reporting, State Owned Buildings, and Court Employees  
     • The Honorable Andrew C. Sisk, CPA
     • Rodney Craig Goodman Jr., CPA

    

   • California State Controller's Office Updates
   • Division of Audits
     • Scott Freesmeier
     • Christopher Ryan, CIA
     • Ken Howell
   • Local Government Programs and Services Division
     • Sandeep Singh, CIA
     • Loc Trinh

    

   • The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Government: How Auditors Safeguard Transparency
     • Mike Monroe
     • Dr. Samuel Gallaher

    

   • The Economics of Change: California's Position in a Shifting Nation
     • Shannon M. Sedgwick

    

   • Navigating Federal Changes and Financial Challenges in Government
     • Alia Mendonsa

    

   DAY THREE PRESENTATIONS    

   • GASB Update
     • Lisa Parker, CPA, CGMA

    

   • California's Current Economic Outlook
     • Dr. Somjita Mitra

    

3. Registration Information

   Register now to secure your spot and conference hotel room.

   Registration Dates	Fee
   On or before September 22, 2025	$450.00
   September 23 - October 10, 2025	$500.00

    

   Register and manage your registration at the conference registration page: https://fallconference.sbcountyatc.gov/  

4. Hotel and Travel

   Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa is located at 27984 HWY 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352.  

   Conference hotel rate is $199 plus tax and resort fees.

   With the conference fast approaching, hotel reservations must be made directly with the resort.

   If you have not made your hotel reservation yet, please call (909) 744-3020 or email avazquez@lakearrowheadresort.com to book your hotel accommodations.

5. Contact Information

   For conference registration questions, please contact Jeanna Williams or Denise Mejico at fallconference2025@sbcountyatc.gov or (909) 382-7015. 

   For all other questions, please contact the State Controller's Office at LocalGovPolicy@sco.ca.gov