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A review of 25 people entered into the CalGang system by Santa Ana police showed that three were in the database without adequate justification. This could mean that hundreds across Orange County could be wrongfully entered.
An audit found that the state Board of Equalization has been over-allocating sales tax revenue to counties, which means Orange County officials have to scale back recommendations on how many sheriff and district attorney’s office jobs to add next fiscal year.
Orange County’s unspent millions is just one example of how a massive program created by a ballot initiative to improve mental health programs has major accountability issues, watchdogs say.
A state lawmaker, a court case and a statewide audit allege mismanagement within the county’s system.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer, in his new role as CalOptima board member, didn’t waste any time last week confronting some of the issues that have dogged the $1.7 billion health plan for low-income residents in recent years.
