SACRAMENTO – Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) announces that his bill making the state budget more accessible has been signed into law.Senate Bill 978 enhances government transparency by requiring the Department of Finance to provide access to the state budget in a machine-readable format on its website. This new law addresses shortcomings in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), which has been criticized by the State Auditor for failing to meet expectations. By making the budget more accessible, this legislation ensures Californians can better understand how their tax dollars are being spent.“California’s several hundred billion dollar budget is notoriously complex, even for experts. Our taxpayers deserve clarity," said Senator Seyarto. "I’m proud to
