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California Fast-Tracks Hiring State Workers!

November 14, 2025 12:27 pmNovember 14, 2025 12:27 pm

“Governor Newsom has made efficiency a top priority since the start of his Administration,” a July statement from Gov. Newsom says. Newsom issued “a new executive order to help further integrate efficiency, engagement, and effectiveness into state operations.” “The governor’s...

What is the Role of the State Controller of California?

November 8, 2021 2:19 amNovember 7, 2021 6:50 pm

The State Controller is the chief fiscal officer of California, the fifth largest economy in the world. The Controller is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources and conducts independent audits of government agencies that spend state...

How Much Do California’s County Workers Make?

July 29, 2020 2:55 amJuly 28, 2020 9:18 pm

In April, with the pandemic shutdown sending California’s economy into free fall, Gavin Newsom convened a Zoom meeting with the four living California ex governors. He asked them to describe the biggest crisis they faced while in office. As reported by the New...

The Role of the California State Controller

August 19, 2019 6:30 amAugust 18, 2019 8:20 pm

As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fifth largest economy in the world, the Controller is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources, and conducts independent audits of government agencies that spend state funds. This position...