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Story summary
- The California State Auditor found the Employment Development Department (EDD) wasted over $4.6 million on unused mobile devices.
- The agency bought 7,224 devices during the COVID-19 pandemic for remote work, with 6,285 unused for at least four months.
- The audit suggests total waste may be higher because it reviewed only one account.
- EDD has since implemented measures to address these issues.
