California Governor’s Return-To-Office Mandate May Cost State $225 Million Annually, Audit Finds

California Governor’s Return-To-Office Mandate May Cost State $225 Million Annually, Audit Finds

A recent audit allegedly shows that California could save hundreds of millions annually by not enforcing strict return-to-office mandates for state employees (although Governor Gavin Newsom disputes this). The report shows that Governor Newsom’s directive requiring state workers to be in the office four days a week was issued without fully assessing space needs or costs, potentially leading to $225 million in added expenses each year, according …