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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 1§ 10501 Joint Legislative Audit Committee

§ 10501 Joint Legislative Audit Committee

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§ 10501 Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a special group called the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
  • •This group makes rules for the Auditor General and checks how the state spends money.
  • •They can meet anytime, anywhere in the state, even when the Legislature is not in session.

Example

Imagine your school has a group of teachers and parents who check how the school spends money on supplies and trips.

This law creates a similar group for the state. They make sure the state's money is spent correctly and can meet anytime to do their work.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10501 Joint Legislative Audit Committee

The Joint Legislative Audit Committee is hereby created. The committee shall determine the policies of the Auditor General, ascertain facts, review reports and take action thereon, and make reports and recommendations to the Legislature and to the houses thereof concerning the state audit, the revenues and expenditures of the State, its departments, subdivisions, and agencies whether created by the Constitution or otherwise, and such other matters as may be provided for in the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly. The committee has a continuing existence and may meet, act, and conduct its business at any place within this State, during the sessions of the Legislature or any recess thereof, and in the interim period between sessions. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1699.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Joint Legislative Audit CommitteeAuditor Generalstate auditrevenues and expenditures

Related Statutes

  • § 10504 Auditor General Selection Process
  • § 10500 Legislative Auditor Oversight
  • § 10502 Joint Legislative Committee Composition
  • § 10503 Committee Procedures And Powers
  • § 10504.1 Deputy Auditor General Cpa Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 10501.
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