B&G Report

Lagging Inspections: Will We Never Learn?

We are, as readers of the B&G Report know, regular users of performance audits. In so doing, we're sometimes reminded about the Greek...

Surpluses & Deficits: What Do They Really Mean?

“A California budget surplus that is already expected to be massive could end up being billions of dollars more than initial estimates,”...

State Investments: Higher Returns vs. Other Benefits

When states invest money, whether for their pension plans or other purposes, to what extent is it sensible for them to trade potentially...

California’s Powerful Example of Citizen Participation

We often talk about performance auditors on this website. These dedicated professionals may be appointed or elected. They use...