State Senator Kelly Seyarto, District 32 | Official U.S. Senate headshot
State Senator Kelly Seyarto, District 32 | Official U.S. Senate headshot
The recent enactment of Senate Bill 978 marks a significant step towards enhancing budget transparency in California. The legislation mandates the Department of Finance to make the state budget available in a machine-readable format on its website.
This measure aims to address previous issues with the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), which had been criticized by the State Auditor for not meeting expectations. The bill's proponent expressed pride in providing Californians with better access to understand how their tax contributions are utilized.
"California’s several hundred billion dollar budget is notoriously complex, even for experts," said the bill's sponsor. "Our taxpayers deserve clarity."
The passage of SB 978 was achieved with bipartisan support and faced no opposition, reflecting widespread agreement on the importance of transparency in government spending.
"I’m proud to champion a solution that not only promotes transparency but also preserves the budget's historical significance for future generations," added the legislator.
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