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Board says investigations increased and processing times lengthened; 12 cases pending at Attorney General’s Office
Summary
Enforcement staff reported a rise in investigations and longer processing times in the third quarter; twelve cases are pending at the Attorney General’s Office and the board received cost‑recovery payments.
Enforcement staff for the Podiatric Medical Board of California told the board on June 18, 2025, that investigations and processing times rose in the third quarter and that a number of disciplinary matters are pending with the Attorney General’s Office.
“Complaint data: third quarter, a total of 31 complaints were received during quarter 3, a 9% decrease from the prior year’s third quarter,” enforcement staff said. They reported that 29 investigations were assigned and 36 investigations were completed in the quarter, and that processing time averaged 122 days, “an 85% increase over the average of 66 days the previous third quarter,” enforcement staff said. Staff attributed some of the delay to vacancies and said they were working to close the gap.
The staff reported that desk and field investigations combined yielded 44 investigations closed in quarter 3: 32% closed within 90 days, 54% between 91 days and one year, and 14% took one year to close. Disciplinary activity in the quarter included three cases initiated and three final orders going into effect; three citations were issued year to date and one probationer successfully completed probation. Enforcement staff also reported one new probationer added and a total of seven licensees on active probationary status.
On cases handled by the Attorney General’s Office, enforcement staff said, “We currently have 12 cases pending completion of the Attorney General’s Office.” Staff noted additional petitions and matters scheduled for hearing, and cautioned that hearing availability and reimbursement may affect timing.
The probation program reported $3,365.80 in cost‑recovery payments and $21,049.90 in information monitoring payments for a total of $25,360.40 collected between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2025. Enforcement staff said consultant training dates have been set for Oct. 24, 2025, and April 24, 2026; invitations will be sent to board members who wish to listen.
The board received the enforcement report as part of a bundled motion to receive and approve committee reports (items 6a–6e); the motion passed.
