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Transition audit of Solicitor General spotlights cramped space, staffing and training needs

3287161 · May 13, 2025
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Summary

An audit authorized by the newly elected Solicitor General found limited office space, outdated furnishings and training shortfalls; auditors recommended additional FY26 staffing, equipment upgrades, continuing education funding and consideration of diversion programming.

A transitional audit of the Office of the Solicitor General, authorized Jan. 7 at the Solicitor’s request, was presented to council on May 13. Auditors found the office was operating at near‑capacity budget utility, had limited workspace, aging furnishings and unmet continuing education and equipment needs for victim‑witness outreach.

Auditors said they reviewed pay periods and budget workstreams and found no payroll discrepancies but observed space constraints and requests for software upgrades, cell phones for victim outreach and more training. The audit recommended…

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