California Lawsuit Demands Transparency in State Spending

Betty Yee, now California’s Controller, attended the 33rd Annual Women's Campaign Fund Parties of Your Choice Gala at Christie's Auction House in New York City on April 22, 2013. Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Women's Campaign Fund

The nonprofit American Transparency is suing California’s controller for an alleged lack of transparency in state spending.

American Transparency similarly sued the Illinois state controller in 2013, and won.