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Committee approves audit of Prop 47 grant administration at BSCC
Summary
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee approved an audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ administration of Proposition 47 grant funding to assess grantee compliance and the reliability of outcome/recidivism data. BSCC executive director provided outcome figures during testimony.
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee authorized a state audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) administration of Proposition 47 grant funds, approving audit request 2026‑120 after testimony from the requester, law enforcement and BSCC officials.
Senator Valadares said the audit is needed because more than a decade after voters approved Proposition 47 there remains limited independently verified information about whether grant programs are reducing recidivism and improving public safety outcomes. "This audit request seeks to provide the legislature and the public with greater transparency and accountability regarding how Proposition 47 funds are being spent," Valadares said.
Sheriff Shannon Deger of San Bernardino County, testifying in support, told the committee that recidivism and outcome reporting currently relies heavily on provider data and urged independent review: "Self‑reported data should be independently reviewed," he said, noting the State Auditor is an appropriate, nonpartisan entity for that work.
State Auditor Parks summarized the audit’s primary objectives: evaluate selected Prop 47 grantees’ compliance and data reporting, and assess BSCC’s oversight of grant recipients. BSCC Executive Director Aaron McGuire urged the committee to consider work already done by the State Controller but also supplied program outcome figures, citing a 60% decrease in homelessness for one cohort, a 50% decrease in unemployment for participants, and a recidivism rate of 15.3% among roughly 20,000 participants.
After a motion, the committee called the roll and approved the audit request by roll call. The auditor estimated the work will be medium to large in scope because of the number of grantees and potential records to review.
The committee’s approval sets the state auditor to evaluate grantee compliance, data reliability and BSCC oversight practices; the audit will inform the Legislature about whether Prop 47‑funded programs are delivering measurable results.
