“Nobody, man or woman, should breathe a sigh of relief today because they have the geographic fortune to live in a 'blue' state..."
Read CA Controller Betty T. Yee's full statement on SCOTUS ruling on Roe v. Wade:
California has lost a true trailblazer with the departure of March Fong Eu. Her lasting legacy will be how her distinguished service to the people of California inspired women and Asian Americans to pursue public service. Thank you, March Fong Eu, and may you rest in peace.
CA State Controller is safeguarding more than $9billion in unclaimed property and recently received $770million more, so check that database for yourself, family, friends! 🤑
The
@SECGov
climate disclosure rule will help
@CalPERS
and
@CalSTRS
secure retiree benefits by bringing more transparency and accountability to our investments in public companies. I am proud of the work the funds have done on this issue, alongside other investors and
@CeresNews
The SEC proposed rule changes that would require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports.
Analysis from state's chief fiscal officer Controller Betty Yee:
@GavinNewsom
builds strong foundation of $13.6B in his first proposed budget, eliminating debts and paying down unfunded retirement liabilities. Smart. Period.
“Tapping into the ocean for oil development is wholly irresponsible. The fossil fuel era is ending, and our coast and waters are not for sale...the
@CAStateLands
will vigorously fight this reckless federal proposal in defense of our people, our environment, and our economy.” -Yee
Controller Yee's legislation would require the legislature and state government entities to code requests for legal settlement payments to clearly differentiate workplace harassment settlement claims and make the data available to the public.
CA Controller and
@CAStateLands
member Betty Yee on PG&E intention to file bankruptcy: "Today’s announcement, coupled with the mounting impacts of climate change, underscores the reality that the state cannot regulate utilities as we have for the last 100 years." (1/2)
Since January 2015, Controller Yee and her audit team have identified more than $3.9 billion in misuse, waste, and fraud involving public funds. Learn more about the State Controller’s audits and reviews of local governments here:
State Controller Betty Yee: "California has for five decades led the fight to protect air quality. We will continue the fight to maintain tough, achievable standards to protect the health of our citizens."
As
@CAStateLands
chair and highest-ranking woman in CA government, Controller Yee is proud to be a part of the push for gender equity in these pipelines, too!
We are pleased to announce that from 2019, equal prize money will be awarded to male and female athletes across all WSL controlled events. The WSL is proud to be the first American-based global sports league to offer gender pay equality.
#CatchThisWave
Today, Controller Cohen met with the CA Association of Black Lawyers & President Shumika T. R. Sookdeo, during their annual Legislative Day. CABL represents 6,000 African-American attorneys, judges, law professors and students, and are committed to advancing justice and equality.
Controller &
@CAStateLands
Chair Yee on rewrite of National Ocean Policy: “While disheartened by shortsighted action, I am resolved not to let the President’s misguidedness interfere with CA’s leadership in fostering a healthy Pacific Ocean.” Healthy environment = healthy economy
This morning, Controller Cohen joined Assemblymember
@QuirkSilvaCA
monthly Breakfast Club meeting and provided fiscal updates and discussed the role the
@CAController
plays in the management of California's financial resources.
FANTASTIC NEWS:
@GavinNewsom
has signed SB 210 into law, creating a smog check-like program for heavy-duty trucks! Thank you to
@SenatorLeyva
for authoring this important air quality bill, all our partners, and everyone who contacted their legislators!
Two students sit outside a Taco Bell to use Wi-Fi so they can 'go to school' online.
This is California, home to Silicon Valley...but where the digital divide is as deep as ever.
Where 40% of all Latinos don't have internet access. This generation deserves better.
Sacramento small business owners! Join
@CAController
Betty T. Yee and the
@TheCityofSac
for a FREE webinar on February 25 at 10 a.m.
Hear about grants, loans, contracting opportunities, and other important programs.
Learn more and register here:
Today we celebrate & honor the life of Harvey Milk, whose impact as a civil rights leader reminds us to continue the work he started to ensure a more equitable & just society.
#HarveyMilkDay
"Repealing the
#CleanPowerPlan
runs counter to everything we should be doing globally to protect future generations from the disastrous effects of
#climatechange
on our environment, public health, and economy" - CA Controller Betty Yee.
Join
@CAController
Betty T. Yee and special guest
@BerkeleyAuditor
Jenny Wong for a candid virtual discussion on bold fiscal stewardship for a more equitable economy.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Facebook Live:
With May
#CABudget
Revision imminent, Controller Yee reports state revenues exceeding projections. California collected more tax revenue during the month of April than in any previous month of the 17-18 fiscal year so far.
Controller Yee’s proposal would extend sexual harassment prevention training requirements to all employers with 5 or more employees, and ensure similar training in multiple languages for all rank-and-file workers who could become victims
At
@MilkenInstitute
w/LA Times Exec. Editor
@NPearlstine
&
@CALtGovernor
,
@CAController
Betty Yee shared: "There is no problem in CA that can't be solved right here in CA. Our job as public policymakers is to connect up the talent, spirit of innovation, and technological tools."
I applaud Commissioner Turnbull-Sanders and
@TheCACoast
for adopting an environmental justice policy. This will increase the access to and protection of California's coast. -CA Controller and
@CAStateLands
member Betty Yee
Our Environmental Justice Policy has been approved. Thank you to the many organizations and individuals who helped make this possible by generously sharing your time, knowledge, and experience. We look forward to implementation.
Encouraged by investment of surplus in California's people and lands, Controller Yee leans into need for accountability and measurable gains. Read full budget response here:
#Budget2022
#CABudget
#housing
#climate
“A lot of people thought it was comedic, and a joke,” CA State Controller Betty Yee and
@CAStateLands
Commissioner told me, “but it got me thinking: How do we elevate the state sport to make it truly representative of California?”
The cover this week: The fight for gender equality in one of the most dangerous sports in the world.
These women want the right to compete in big-wave surfing contests — and get paid as much as men do:
(2/2) Controller Yee on PG&E bankruptcy announcement: "We need to comprehensively assess our electricity infrastructure and create solutions that ensure reliable service, the utmost safety, and rigorous ratepayer protections to mitigate further impacts on our state’s economy.”
This
#InternationalWorkersDay
, State Controller Betty T. Yee charts a bold path to future-proof California's post-COVID-19 economy and address inequities through strategic investment and a focus on workers.
#MayDay
Since 1996, the U.S. has recognized
#EqualPayDay
, the date symbolizing how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.
The time is now for pay equity.
Happy Earth Day! Did you know the
@CAcontroller
plays a big role in addressing environmental issues by serving on the boards of
@TheCACoast
and
@CAStateLands
? Learn more at
CA Controller Betty Yee (pictured far right) takes oath for
@CAgovernor
's new
#FutureOfWork
Commission. Says Yee re: the need to embrace our human capital and mitigate inequities as economy changes: "If we leave any Californian behind, we're all paying for that at some point."
“This convening and this commission is not just a conversation on how workers will do better but how we will do better by workers.”
@JulieSuCA
swears in CA’s
#futureofwork
Commission. “There is nothing inevitable about the shape of our economy and the future is in our hands.”
Proper tax planning now can help avoid an expensive surprise later. Take advantage of the IRS Withholding Calculator to determine if you should adjust withholding to avoid a big tax bill in 2019
@CalFTB
Today Controller Cohen visited
@Wellchildorg
& met with President & CEO Jim Mangia. They discussed health policy and resource allocation to address the needs of medically underserved communities. Kudos to all 1,200 staff members who are truly health care heroes!
CA Controller Yee: "
@AnneSimpsonUSA
is a visionary, transforming how institutional investors engage w/companies re: large carbon emissions. I have been a strong supporter of Anne and
@ActOnClimate100
since I helped launch it at
@oneplanetsummit
in 2017."
This morning, Controller Malia Cohen was sworn in as a member of the
@OPC_California
by Secretary Wade Crowfoot. She is honored to help safeguard coastal and ocean ecosystems for the benefit of all Californians. Visit to learn more.
“While a core element of our mission is public access, our first priority is protecting public health and safety. We support the governor’s action and stand ready to work with him on next steps.” Controller Betty T. Yee, chair
@CAStateLands
#StayHomeSaveLives
#covid19
@CAgovernor
Today, Controller Cohen spoke at the SF Women’s Policy Summit-Power Panel on Economic Security, Moving On Up-Mo' Money Mo' Freedom: Using Legislation, Financial Tools & Resources, & Pilot Programs to Create More Economically Mobile Futures.
#ShiftHappens23
California tax questions related to
#COVID19
impact?
Personal income tax =
Corporation tax =
Sales & use tax =
Property tax = your county government + read->
State Controller Malia M. Cohen released the following statement following last month’s announcement that the L.A. Dodgers signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with pitcher Shohei Ohtani. Read the statement on the SCO website at:
Hey
@CalHR_gov
state employees--considering updating your withholdings due to the federal tax changes? The State Controller's online paycheck calculator is updated to include the impact of the 2018 tax rates
“On the first day of Black History Month, let us celebrate the achievements of Black trailblazers and change makers,” says
@CAcontroller
Malia M. Cohen, California’s first Black State Controller.
#BlackHistoryMonth
California State Controller Betty T. Yee was sworn in today for her second term - “It is about governance that delivers results and stays accountable while upholding the underlying value of dignity for all."
It’s California Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Week! Check to see if you or a loved one qualifies for the expanded, cash-back
#CalEITC
. Visit
#CalEITCWeek