In the News

Elimination of elected fiscal watchdog positions without voter approval erodes democracy
by Bill Brough and Sandie Arnott
Orange County Register, April 11, 2018

Here's how your taxpayer dollars are spent in Orange County
by Eric Woolery and Shari Freidenrich
Orange County Register, January 11, 2018

Most Influential 2017: Meet the 100 top influencers in Orange County
Orange County Register, December 22, 2017

County auditor discusses 'watchdog' role and O.C. finances at Newport meeting
by Hillary Davis
Los Angeles Times/Daily Pilot, October 5, 2017

DA investigating Orange County drug rehab for 'criminal activity,' taxpayer payments to CEO's retirement account
by Jordan Graham
Orange County Register, October 3, 2017

What should taxpayer watchdogs do when asked to make questionable payments? Get a lawyer, state bill says
by Jordan Graham
Orange County Register, August 11, 2017

Lessons learned from 1994 county bankruptcy
by Eric Woolery and Shari Freidenrich
Orange County Register, July 21, 2017

Orange Co, Calif. readies final bankruptcy-related debt payment
by Jim Christie
Reuters, June 29, 2017

Tax Freedom Day a good reminder of government costs
by Eric Woolery
Orange County Register, April 22, 2017

Flawed Prop. 13 study leads to a flawed conclusion
by Eric Woolery
Orange County Register, December 8, 2016

Having an 'in' got you a deal at the inn
by the Editorial Board
Orange County Register, May 17, 2016

Audit: Employees given discount at publicly owned Dana Point hotel, costing the county up to $62,000
by Jordan Graham
Orange County Register, May 11, 2016

Voters to decide if Orange County ballot measures should get price tags
by Jordan Graham
Orange County Register, March 1, 2016

O.C. Watchdog: Why county finances are doing better, but looking worse (hint: pensions are involved)
by Teri Sforza
Orange County Register, February 5, 2016

Great Park audit a cautionary tale
by Eric Woolery
Orange County Register, April 12, 2015