Working for California

Working for California

Betty will continue to build on her record of toughness, fairness and integrity, as Controller, while maintaining her commitment to transparency and accountability

About Betty

Betty Yee is the chief financial officer of California, the 5th largest economy in the world.

She is a tough, innovative, and fiercely independent fiscal watchdog who is on our side, delivering results. Leading independent audits of state and local governments, Betty has shined a light on $4 billion in misuse of taxpayer funds. Taking on big life insurers, Betty compelled them to pay death benefits to surviving loved ones and held them accountable.

Betty Yee. On Our Side.

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Latest from Betty

September 4, 2020

No parades, no picnics, and no paychecks for millions of workers. Unlike Labor Days of the past, the contributions and achievements of workers to our economy and society will be muted by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and pandemic-induced recession. For many working parents, it will be a much needed day off of juggling

THE CALIFORNIA TABLE PODCAST

Overcoming the Plague of Gun Violence in Our Communities

July 18, 2023

A message from Betty Yee.

Incumbent Betty Yee has served admirably as California's chief financial officer and deserves another term.

Sacramento Bee

Re-elect State Controller Betty Yee: In command of state finances.

San Francisco Chronicle

Betty's Priorities

Immigrant Rights

Betty supports a clear path to citizenship so immigrants have a fair shot at achieving their goals like her family did, through hard work and determination.

Protecting California’s Environment and Fighting Climate Change

Betty acted to decommission California’s only-remaining nuclear power plant and led the dismantling of the state’s last oil platform in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Access to Affordable Health Care

While it is the Controller’s job is to safeguard and plan for the state’s fiscal health, Betty is also laser-focused on the financial security of all Californians.

Learn all the ways Betty is working to better California.