Report 2011-127 All Recommendation Responses
Report 2011-127: Metropolitan Transportation Commission: The Use of Toll Revenues to Purchase a New Headquarters Building Is Likely Legal, but the Transaction Exposes Toll Payers to Undisclosed Financial Risk (Release Date: August 2012)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
If the Legislature believes state law provides the toll authority with too much discretion over its use of toll revenues, it should consider amending state law to more narrowly define how toll revenues that are not immediately needed for bridge maintenance or debt service may be spent or invested. For example, the Legislature might consider imposing specific limitations or prohibitions on the use of toll revenues to acquire real estate for administrative or investment purposes.
Description of Legislative Action
Senate Bill 613 (Chapter 603, Statues of 2013) prohibits the Bay Area Toll Authority from purchasing or otherwise acquiring office space and office facilities in addition to the office space and office facilities located at 390 Main Street in San Francisco, and restricts the authority's contributions of toll revenues to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: February 2014
California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Legislation Enacted
Description of Legislative Action
SB 613 (Chapter 603, Stats 2013), signed by the governor on October 5, 2013, prohibits the Bay Area Toll Authority from purchasing or otherwise acquiring office space and office facilities in addition to the office space and office facilities located at 390 Main Street in San Francisco, and restricts the authority's use of toll revenues.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: October 2013
California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: Legislation Enacted
Recommendation for Legislative Action
If the Legislature desires greater separation between the transportation commission and the toll authority, it should consider amending state law to require that each entity have its own key executive management staff, such as its own chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and general counsel.
Description of Legislative Action
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- Legislative Action Current As-of: February 2014
California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Unknown
All Recommendations in 2011-127
Agency responses received after June 2013 are posted verbatim.