Gov. Code, § 90008 · Chapter 10. Auditing
Gov. Code, § 90008
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the people of California have timely access to information concerning the campaign contributions and expenditures of all committees, corporations, and individuals, and that this information be provided before the election, when it is relevant, in accordance with the requirements of this title. It is the further intent of the Legislature that the Commission ensure that these disclosures are being made, and that this title be liberally construed and any judicial process be expedited to achieve this purpose.
(b) The Commission, and the Franchise Tax Board at the direction of the Commission, may audit any record required to be maintained under this title to ensure compliance with this title prior to an election, even if the record is a report or statement that has not yet been filed.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 9, Sec. 8. (AB 800) Effective April 3, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 9.
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