The California State Controller’s Office began their audit Thursday, evaluating Stockton’s existing internal control system for conducting its operations between July 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2025.
The audit aims to determine if the existing policies and procedures designed to safeguard public funds, ensure accurate financial reporting and detect or prevent errors and fraud are working.
In a letter to Stockton City Manager Johnny Ford, audit manager with the SCO local government audits bureau Michael Cheng explained that if the information gathered during the review merits further examination, the scope may expand to include prior years and potentially the current fiscal year…