Report 2021-117 Recommendation Responses

Report 2021-117: Electrical System Safety: California's Oversight of the Efforts by Investor‑Owned Utilities to Mitigate the Risk of Wildfires Needs Improvement (Release Date: March 2022)

Recommendation for Legislative Action

To better hold utilities accountable for safely operating the electrical grid, the Legislature should require the CPUC to create a schedule of penalties for violations identified through its audit process and apply the schedule pursuant to its existing authority to impose penalties established in state law.

Description of Legislative Action

As of October 21, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: No Action Taken


Description of Legislative Action

As of June 10, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: No Action Taken

As of June 10, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.


All Recommendations in 2021-117