Elaine Howle
Elaine Howle | |
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.png) Howle, c. 2002 | |
| California State Auditor | |
| In office 2000–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Noble (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Grant Parks |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Massachusetts California State University, Sacramento (MBA) |
Elaine Howle is an American politician who served as California State Auditor from 2001 to 2021. She was the first woman to hold the position and was the longest-serving state auditor in California's history.
Early life and education
[edit]Howle graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor's degree in sports management and from California State University, Sacramento with a Master of Business Administration[1] in 1982.[2] Howle is a lesbian.[3]
Career
[edit]After graduating from college Howle, who wanted to be an athletic director at a college, was having difficulties finding employment and was advised to work for the state auditor by her brother, who was a legislative staffer.[2] In 1983, Howle started working for the Office of the Auditor General, which was later reorganized into the California State Auditor in 1993, as an entry-level auditor. She was promoted to supervising auditor in 1987, and principal auditor in 1994. She became the first female Deputy State Auditor in 1999.[1][4]
State auditor Kurt Sjoberg resigned in 1999, and was replaced by Mary Noble in an acting role.[5] Governor Gray Davis appointed Howle to replace him; she was the first woman to hold the position. Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown reappointed Howle as state auditor.[2]
Governing listed Howle as public official of the year in 2012.[6] Howle office was a part of the Varsity Blues scandal investigation.[2] Howle was critical of FI$Cal's changing parameters and delayed implementation.[7]
On October 25, 2021, Howle announced that she was retiring as state auditor.[6] She was the longest serving state auditor in California's history.[4] Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Grant Parks to replace her.[8]
References
[edit]Works cited
[edit]News
[edit]- "Capital woman named auditor". The Sacramento Bee. August 6, 2000. p. A3 – via Newspapers.com.
- Gutierrez, Melody (January 4, 2022). "California's longest serving auditor pulled no punches. Who will replace her?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026.
- Hoeven, Emily (November 12, 2021). "California's state auditor: 'Speak the truth to power'". CalMatters. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026.
- Walters, Dan (January 13, 2021). "California's technology woes deepen". CalMatters. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026.
- Warren, Jenifer (December 10, 2001). "Capitol Gains for Gay Pols". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026.
- Watts, Julie (February 16, 2026). "They didn't just ignore audit warnings — California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills". CBS News. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026.
Web
[edit]- "Elaine Howle Retiring After 21 Years as State Auditor". California Taxpayers Association. October 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026.
- "Elaine M. Howle, California State Auditor". California State Auditor. Archived from the original on January 11, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2010.