Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18997.60 · Chapter 16.1. The California Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) for Children Trust Account Act
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18997.60
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The Treasurer shall annually submit an audited financial report, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, on the operations of the program by August 1 to the Governor, the Controller, the California State Auditor, and the Legislature. The annual audited financial report shall be prepared by an independent certified public accountant, and shall include, but not be limited to, direct and indirect costs attributable to the use of outside consultants, independent contractors, and any other persons who are not state employees.
(b) The annual audited financial report shall be supplemented by all of the following information prepared by the Treasurer:
(1) Any studies or evaluations prepared in the preceding year.
(2) A summary of the benefits provided by the program, including the number of participants in the trust.
(3) Any other information that is relevant in order to make a full, fair, and effective disclosure of the operations of the program.
(c) A report to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
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History
Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 1010, Sec. 14. (SB 242) Effective January 1, 2025.
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