AB 84: School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, networks, and contracting: data systems: local educational agency contractor background checks and contracting.

The bill aims to improve school accountability by enhancing financial and performance audits of local educational agencies. It requires the Office of the Education Inspector General to conduct forensic audits and investigations into programs and operations related to fraud and misappropriation of funds. The Office will also report annually on investigations and audits. The bill establishes a new requirement for local educational agencies to post their annual financial and compliance audits on their website. It also updates the controller's directory of certified public accountants and public accountants to require 16 hours of continuing education and experience for audit engagement partners and staff. The bill introduces a new accountability system, which includes the Office of the Education Inspector General, the Office of the Controller, and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. It…