Gov. Gavin Newsom disagrees with a state audit released Aug. 12 that found California could save up to $225 million each year by allowing state workers to work remotely.
State workers have slowly returned to the office after teleworking during the pandemic. In March, Newsom directed the employees to spend at least four days a week at the office.
The governor said returning employees to the office would result in better and quicker services for residents and add to operational efficiency.
The audit, however, found the state would benefit financially by reducing that to only two days a week and allowing more telework. Departments and staff also reported that remote work did not hurt productivity….