California AB2194 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to establish a governing body for the Orange County Health Authority, known as CalOptima.

California AB2194 establishes a governing body for the Orange County Health Authority, known as CalOptima, consisting of 10 members, including 9 voting members and 1 nonvoting member who is the Director of the Orange County Health Care Agency. The bill mandates an independent external audit of the Orange County Health Authority’s governance procedures and practices, focusing on conflict-of-interest policies, roles and responsibilities, and contracting and procurement practices. The audit report and corrective action plan must be made public, and the audit must be completed by July 1, 2027.

California AB2194 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to establish a governing body for the Orange County Health Authority, known as CalOptima.

California AB2194 establishes a governing body for the Orange County Health Authority, known as CalOptima, consisting of 10 members, including 9 voting members and 1 nonvoting member who is the Director of the Orange County Health Care Agency. The bill mandates an independent external audit of the Orange County Health Authority’s governance procedures and practices, focusing on conflict-of-interest policies, roles and responsibilities, and contracting and procurement practices. The audit report and corrective action plan must be made public, and the audit must be completed by July 1, 2027.