California Audit Finds Improper Out-of-State Teleworking by State Managers

An audit of the California State Controller’s Office found that two managers engaged in improper actions related to teleworking from out-of-state locations. One manager worked from Idaho for approximately five years, but repeatedly listed California as his telework address in signed plans. The second manager worked from both Alabama and Tennessee without disclosing this information to the Controller’s Office.

The findings prompted auditors to recommend that the Legislature clarify remote work policies within state law. This comes after the California Department of Human Resources previously issued a notice stating that departments cannot approve requests for employees to regularly work from out-of-state locations.