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Jan. 3, 2025

California and Orange County enact reforms after Andrew Do scandal

Following the misuse of COVID-19 relief funds by the former county supervisor, state lawmakers and county officials have introduced reforms to strengthen ethics, transparency and accountability in government contracting and discretionary fund management.

California state and Orange County officials have enacted several reforms to prevent misuse of public funds following former Supervisor Andrew Do's misappropriation of COVID-19 relief money.

California legislators enacted three reform bills.

Senate Bill 1111 will expand conflict of interest regulations to explicitly address family relationships in government contracting, taking effect in January 2026. The law requires public officials to disclose when their children s...

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