Cerritos College earns clean audit opinions for Measure G and Measure CC bond programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2026
Media Contact: Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications
NORWALK, Calif. – March 18, 2026 – Cerritos College delivered on its promise to voters. Independent auditors issued clean opinions for the district’s Measure G and Measure CC bond programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, confirming that bond funds are managed responsibly, transparently, and in full compliance with voter approval.
Independent auditors conducted both financial and performance audits and reported no audit findings, material issues, or disagreements with management. An unmodified opinion, commonly known as a clean audit, signifies the highest level of assurance an organization can receive.
Measure G: Program Successfully Completed
The audit confirms that the district fully used all Measure G bond funds and officially closed the program. Auditors verified that all funds were spent only on voter-approved projects, including the modernization of the Learning Resource Center, Culinary Arts facilities, and Health Science spaces, as well as the construction of the Fine Arts Complex, Health and Wellness Complex, Performing Arts Center, and campus shade structures. Measure G received clean audit opinions throughout the program's duration, with no findings. These completed facilities now serve as the foundation for modern learning, innovation, and student success at Cerritos College.
Measure CC: Ongoing Program with Strong Oversight
Auditors also reviewed Measure CC, the district’s current bond program supporting major campus improvements. As part of the audit, approximately 60 percent of total expenditures were tested, exceeding minimum requirements. Auditors confirmed that funds were spent solely on authorized projects. Measure CC continues to enhance the campus experience for students and the community. Projects include the new Student Services and Administration Building, currently under construction, to streamline access to essential student resources. Future developments, including a new stadium, campus Police Building, and renovations to Falcon Square and the soccer field, will further enrich campus life and community engagement.
The district also achieved significant cost savings during the 2024 bond sale by securing a lower interest rate, which will save taxpayers approximately $12 million. The audit’s detailed review of compliance and internal controls confirms that Cerritos College continues to uphold the public trust by carefully accounting for every dollar of bond expenditures.
Independent Oversight and Public Accountability
The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee reviewed the audit results as part of its responsibility to ensure bond funds are used properly and in accordance with laws. The Committee confirmed that the district continues to demonstrate strong fiscal stewardship and accountability to taxpayers.
“Accountability doesn’t stop with an audit,” said Dr. Stephanie Rodriguez, Chairperson of the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. “We remain committed to keeping the public informed about how bond funds are spent and the progress of the projects they support.”
For more information about Cerritos College bond programs and to view audit reports, visit https://www.cerritos.edu/bond/audit-reports/default.htm.
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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