California · Government Code

GOV §12461.2: If any state agency, department, board, or commission, which is required by statute or regulation to furnish a financial statement or report to the Controller fails to furnish a complete and accurate

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If any state agency, department, board, or commission, which is required by statute or regulation to furnish a financial statement or report to the Controller fails to furnish a complete and accurate financial report or statement within 20 days of the date prescribed, the Controller may withhold any or all operating funds from the agency, department, board, or commission, upon 30 days prior notification in writing to the chairperson of the committee in each house that considers appropriations and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or upon a lesser time as the chairperson of the committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine, until the agency, department, board, or commission provides a complete and accurate report or statement. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any reports required pursuant to Sections 7502, 7503, and 7504.

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