Complaints Against the State
The Attorney General's office is unable to assist or comment on
complaints against state agencies because we are required by law to provide legal
representation to many state agencies in disputes arising out of
their actions. This duty precludes the Attorney General from
representing individual citizens in their disagreements with
state agencies or providing advice to any individual regarding
the disputed activity.
We suggest you consult a private attorney. An
attorney would directly represent your interests
and is the one whose advice would be most helpful
to you. If you wish, you may contact a private
attorney through the lawyer referral service of
your county bar association.
You may also wish to contact your state
representative in the Senate or the Assembly, or
the Governor's Office regarding your dispute .
Keep in mind that allegations which are not clear
and specific cannot be acted upon.
Any monetary claim against the State of
California or any state agency must be submitted
to the State Board of Control for administrative
review prior to the initiation of any court
action. You may direct your claim to:
State
Board of Control Government Claims Unit P.O. Box
3035 Sacramento, CA 95812-3035
The Board may,
after reviewing your claim, grant your demand. If
it is denied, your recourse would be through the
Court system. The Attorney General cannot assist
you in either proceeding.
The Bureau of State Audits is responsible for
investigating complaints about wrongdoing by state
agencies or state employees, misuse of government
funds or equipment. You may direct your complaint
to:
Bureau of State Audits 555 Capitol Mall Suite
300 Sacramento, CA 95814 1(800) 952-5665 (Within California) (916)445-0255 (Outside California)
Keep in
mind that an allegation that is not clear and
specific cannot be acted upon.
Your state representative will often be happy
to help you to resolve issues you may have with
state agencies. In order to solicit the
assistance of your representative you must write a
letter indicating your complaint. The letter can
be mailed to your representative's district office
whose address you will find in your local
telephone directory under "State Government". Or
you may wish to contact your state legislators in
the California Assembly and Senate in their
capital office. They may be reached by writing to:
State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 322-9900
Keep in mind that
allegations which are not clear and specific
cannot be acted upon.
To reach the Governor's Office please write
to:
The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor's Office
State Capitol Building, 1st Floor Sacramento, CA
95814 (916) 445-2841.
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