April 3,
2009
City Auditor Doud
Issues Statement Regarding Governor's Inspector
General Appointment
This afternoon, Governor Schwarzenegger announced
that he is appointing Los Angeles City Controller
Laura Chick to a new position as inspector general
of the federal stimulus money that California will
be receiving. City Auditor Doud released a statement
in support of the Governor's creation of the new
position and in his choice of Laura Chick to the
post.
"I commend Governor Schwarzenegger for recognizing
the importance of creating the position of Inspector
General to oversee the estimated $50 billion that is
expected to benefit California state and local
governments. He has made an excellent choice in Los
Angeles City Controller Laura Chick to fill this
post. She has been aggressive in her oversight of
taxpayer dollars and highlighting deficiencies in
Los Angeles City operations.
The City of Long Beach takes seriously its
responsibility to ensure that grant funds issued to
the City are used as intended and for the maximum
possible benefit. The good news for the citizens of
Long Beach is that we already have the necessary
audit functions in place to detect and prevent the
misuse of public funds, including federal stimulus
funds.
I wholeheartedly support the newly appointed
Inspector General, Laura Chick. I look forward to
continuing to work with her in enhancing
transparency and accountability in local
governments’ use of federal stimulus funds."
Staff Contact:
You are encouraged to contact
Olivia Silva Maiser, Director of Communications at
562-570-6434 or at
Olivia.Maiser@longbeach.gov
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Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud
333 West Ocean Blvd, 8th Floor, Long Beach, California 90802
