Former Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker engaged in gross misconduct by violating state hiring processes to arrange employment and promotions for her daughter, and perpetuated a “culture of fear” as she attempted to identify and retaliate against suspected whistleblowers, California State Auditor Elaine Howle said a report released Tuesday.
The auditor doesn't identify the people or the agencies involved in the probe, but the time line and events described in the 47-page report make clear that it’s the long-awaited conclusion of an...
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