League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA May 21, 2013 Election
	Ron Galperin Answers Questions Candidate for Controller; City of Los Angeles

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. Describe your specific goals and the steps you would take to reach these goals if you are elected Controller.

Fixing L.A. broken finances is key to fixing our broken streets and sidewalks + and to providing quality City services. I have a specific Dollars & Sense plan to improve collections, use City assets wisely, promote local businesses, rein in City contracts, eliminate wasteful spending and see audit recommendations implemented. Importantly, I will be independent and innovative.

2. What special qualifications or financial management or auditing experience do you have to carry out the responsibilities of Controller?

I bring experience as an attorney and business person, and as head of two expert City commissions to this job. My Commission on Revenue Efficiency specifically identified more than $450 million in savings, efficiencies and revenues the City can achieve. And, as President of the Quality & Productivity Commission, I have been working to improve performance and service delivery.

3. The Controller serves an important audit function. What departments or programs would you prioritize for auditing?

Personnel costs constitute the largest share of City spending, while dollars from other government sources constitute our biggest revenues. These are essential to audit, along with City purchasing of goods and services + much of which are currently bought from non-L.A. businesses. My focus will be on both performance and financial audits + and, most crucially, effecting much-needed change.

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