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Newsom's $20M Contract Faces Scrutiny Amid Budget Cuts

4/3/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom's push to improve government efficiency relies on a Boston Consulting Group contract of up to $20 million to cut $2 billion by the 2028-29 fiscal year.
Republican Assemblymember Tom Lackey questions whether the contract will deliver the projected savings, as legislative analysts estimate only $810 million.
A Department of Finance spokesperson says California remains on track for significant savings.
As budget cuts loom, scrutiny over the contract's value intensifies.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom's push to improve government efficiency relies on a Boston Consulting Group contract of up to $20 million to cut $2 billion by the 2028-29 fiscal year.
Republican Assemblymember Tom Lackey questions whether the contract will deliver the projected savings, as legislative analysts estimate only $810 million.
A Department of Finance spokesperson says California remains on track for significant savings.
As budget cuts loom, scrutiny over the contract's value intensifies.