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October 23, 1935
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Governor releases preliminary audit report on state treasury affairs from legislative interim committee, despite objections from Finance Director A. E. Stockburger and Assemblyman C. C. Cottrell, stressing publicity's role in ensuring good governance.
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Public a preliminary report of his legislative interim committee's auditors concerning treasury affairs.
Propriety of releasing the report had been challenged by Finance Director A. E. Stockburger and Assemblyman C. C. Cottrell, a member of the committee.
"I am glad to give the committee or chairman or any auditor any help I can in investigation of state affairs and I have no objection to disclosing what they find," the Governor said,
"Publicity of governmental affairs is the best guarantee against unsatisfactory service."
Propriety of releasing the report had been challenged by Finance Director A. E. Stockburger and Assemblyman C. C. Cottrell, a member of the committee.
"I am glad to give the committee or chairman or any auditor any help I can in investigation of state affairs and I have no objection to disclosing what they find," the Governor said,
"Publicity of governmental affairs is the best guarantee against unsatisfactory service."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Treasury Audit
Legislative Committee
Governor Statement
Government Transparency
State Affairs
What entities or persons were involved?
A. E. Stockburger
C. C. Cottrell
Governor
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
A. E. Stockburger
C. C. Cottrell
Governor
Outcome
report released despite challenges; governor supports disclosure for transparency.
Event Details
Governor made public a preliminary report from his legislative interim committee's auditors on treasury affairs. Release challenged by Finance Director A. E. Stockburger and Assemblyman C. C. Cottrell. Governor stated willingness to assist investigation and value of publicity in government.