Independent CPAs or Public Accountants Wanting to Conduct K-12 LEAs Audits

Certified public accountants or public accountants wanting to conduct LEA audits must be added to the Certified Public Accountants Directory System (CPADS) published by the State Controller’s Office (SCO). To be included in the CPADS directory, you must submit a written request to the SCO prior to conducting the audits. Instructions for submitting the request can be found at the SCO’s web site https://cpads.sco.ca.gov/Default.aspx.