California State Auditor Reports ‘Critical Weaknesses’ in Cal/OSHA’s Processes
On July 17, 2025, the California State Auditor’s Office released a comprehensive report (Report No. 2024-115) highlighting significant deficiencies within the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The audit, which reviewed sixty case files from fiscal years 2019–20 through 2023–24, exposed alleged critical weaknesses in Cal/OSHA’s enforcement processes and staffing levels, and in very plain language, raised concerns about the agency’s ability to protect California’s nearly 20 million workers effectively.