Whistleblower

Whistleblower Hotline

The California Whistleblower Hotline is administered by the California State Auditor and is the confidential avenue for reporting any type of improper acts by a state agency or employee, such as:

  • Violation of state or federal law;
  • Noncompliance with an executive order, a Rule of Court, the State Administrative Manual, or the State Contracting Manual;
  • Misuse or waste of state resources; and/or
  • Gross misconduct, incompetence, or inefficiency.

How To Report

You have three ways to confidentially report information to the California State Auditor:

  • Call the Whistleblower Hotline at:

    • (800) 952-5665

 

  • Mail information to:

    • Through December 31, 2026:
      Investigations
      California State Auditor
      621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
      Sacramento, CA 95814
    • Beginning January 1, 2027
      Investigations
      California State Auditor
      100 Waterfront Place, Suite 900
      West Sacramento, CA 95605