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California Legislature Overhaul: New Members, Audit Challenges Ahead

2/17/2026

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Nearly half of the California Legislature is new this session.
State lawmakers Jones and Harabedian emphasize educating new members on state audits and the backlog.
A CBS News California investigation finds only one of four audit recommendations has been enacted.
CBS News California created an Audit Accountability Tracker documenting outstanding recommendations and actions over the past decade.

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Story summary

Nearly half of the California Legislature is new this session.
State lawmakers Jones and Harabedian emphasize educating new members on state audits and the backlog.
A CBS News California investigation finds only one of four audit recommendations has been enacted.
CBS News California created an Audit Accountability Tracker documenting outstanding recommendations and actions over the past decade.