Description
In 1955, the Legislature created the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the
purpose of examination and reporting independent of the information provided by an executive body (Chapter 1699, Statutes
of 1955). The records of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) consist of 11 cubic feet of textual records reflecting the
agency's investigation of the finances and performance of legislative and executive programs and agencies.
Background
In 1955, the Legislature created the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the
purpose of examination and reporting independent of the information provided by an executive body (Chapter 1699, Statutes
of 1955). The Auditor General reports on the financial and performance condition of state funds via investigative audits.
The Committee appointed the Auditor General and staff, directed the OAG to investigate certain bodies, and determined whether
program objectives had been achieved or funds had been spent appropriately.
Restrictions
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is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility
for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives
collections.
Availability
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.