California Department of Finance
Coverage of California Department of Finance in the Nexus archive.
- California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
California officials confirmed they are using six high-risk AI systems to make consequential decisions about residents' lives, reversing their previous claim of using zero such systems a year ago. The systems include tools for predicting recidivism, detecting unemployment fraud, administering exams, and identifying AI-generated academic assignments. A 2023 law requires annual disclosure of 'high-risk automated decision systems' that significantly impact areas like criminal justice, education, and employment.
- Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report
The California Newsom administration allegedly knew of a $2 billion budget accounting error tied to CalPERS for months, which could reduce the state’s projected deficit but does not address larger long-term fiscal challenges. The error, involving double-counted retirement contributions and miscalculations, was flagged by the Legislative Analyst’s Office in February but publicly disclosed in April.