CA SB769

Requires local agency officials to complete at least 2 hours of fiscal and financial training every 2 years if their agency provides compensation or expense reimbursement to legislative body members.

Training must cover financial administration, budget processes, debt management, capital financing, pensions, and procurement practices, developed in consultation with local government finance experts.

Applies to officials in agencies designated as high risk by the State Auditor, those failing to submit annual financial reports, or with officials who submitted false reports.

Officials serving multiple agencies only need to complete training once every 2 years but must provide proof to all agencies they serve; existing officials must complete training by January 1, 2026.

Exempts officials already meeting requirements for county auditor, treasurer, or tax collector positions under existing law; requires agencies to maintain training records for at least 5 years.