Desmond calls for review of social service fraud safeguards after California scandals

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond announced a formal request Monday for county staff to deliver a public presentation on efforts to prevent, detect and respond to fraud in the county’s social service programs. Desmond said he sent a memo to County Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton asking for a public presentation by county staff.…

by City News Service February 16, 2026Feb. 16, 2026, 8:25 p.m.