Six days. That’s all California has left before the March 31 federal single audit deadline—and once again, the Controller’s office is playing with fire. I’m Herb Morgan, candidate for California State Controller, and here’s the truth: under federal law, California has to submit its annual financial report showing where billions in federal dollars went and whether that money was handled properly. That is not optional. That is basic accountability. And yet since Malia Cohen took office in January 2023, California has missed this deadline every single year. Let that sink in. We’re talking about billions tied to Medi-Cal, homelessness programs, housing, health services, and other critical support Californians actually depend on. When Sacramento can’t get its books in on time, it is not some harmless paperwork issue. It puts federal funding at risk of being delayed, frozen, or withheld. This is exactly what happens when politics replaces competence. The Controller’s office should be the financial watchdog for California—not the place where deadlines go to die. Californians deserve real accountability, real oversight, and a Controller who understands that keeping the books straight is not a suggestion. It’s the job. #RadicalTransparency — HerbMorgan.com