Chapter 1 – General Administration

15080.5 Office of Audits and Court Compliance

• The Office of Audits and Court Compliance (OACCOffice of Audits and Court Compliance) is authorized to perform audits, internal control reviews, and compliance assessments on behalf of, and at the request of, executive management. OACCOffice of Audits and Court Compliance is comprised of two Branches:

  • Audits and Operational Data Branch

    • This branch is comprised of four subsections which includes:

      • Audits Section – Performs internal audit function for California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation). The Audits Section conducts fiscal and compliance audits of department contractors, conducts performance audits and special reviews of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s internal operations, and provides consultation as necessary.

      • External Audits Unit – Serves as a liaison between external audit agencies and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, manages the department’s Employee Suggestion Program, and develops Office of Audits and Court Compliance annual publications.

      • Security Audit/Review Unit – Conducts audits of security systems and operations, to identify and report weaknesses that potentially create risks to the safety and security of adult institutions.

      • Management and Audit Support Section – Provides administrative and program support to the Office of Audits and Court Compliance

  • Court Compliance Branch

    • This branch is comprised of four units and monitors the department’s adherence to court-ordered remedial plans, departmental policies, and other litigation requirements.

      • Disability Placement Program Compliance Review Unit (Armstrong v. Newsom) – Serves to ensure that incarcerated persons with permanent disabilities obtain necessary accommodations, protections, and services within CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s institutions. The Disability Placement Program Compliance Review unit conducts compliance reviews of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult facilities and headquarters to measure compliance with the Armstrong v. Newsom (Armstrong) remedial plan, court mandates, and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation policies and procedures related to the Armstrong class action lawsuit.

      • Developmental Disability Program Compliance Review Unit (Clark v. California) – Serves to ensure that incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities obtain necessary accommodations, protections, and services within CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s institutions. The Developmental Disability Program (DDP) unit conducts compliance reviews of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult facilities and headquarters. The compliance reviews measure compliance with the Clark v. California (Clark) remedial plan, court mandates and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation policies and procedures related to the Clark class action lawsuit.

      • Compliance Review Unit – Conducts compliance reviews of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s allegations of staff misconduct process and associated program areas. These areas include, but are not limited to: Office of Grievances for each institution, Centralized Screening Team, Office of Appeals, and the Allegation Investigation Unit under the Office of Internal Affairs.

      • Quality Control Unit – Ensures the work produced by the Court Compliance Branch is consistent, clear, transparent, truthful, accurate, and of high quality that will withstand scrutiny in an objective, systematic, and collaborative manner.