Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸 50% of CA’s statewide constitutional officers are women. Since 1849:
• Lt. Gov Eleni Kounalakis — 1st woman ever elected to this position
• Secty of State Shirley Weber — #3 woman
• Controller Malia Cohen — #3 woman
• Treasurer Fiona Ma — the #4 woman elected. 🙏
In 1862, CA became the first state to allow women to open a bank account under their own name—married or not—and even approved a loan to a woman that same year. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the progress, and the women who made it possible.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Did you know? Madam C. J. Walker became America’s first self-made female millionaire in the early 1900s. She built a haircare empire, created jobs for thousands of women, and used her wealth to uplift Black communities across the country.
#WomensHistoryMonth #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMoves
Happy Women’s History Month, California!
This month we are celebrating and spotlighting women who didn’t just make financial history…they transformed it!
Follow along as we highlight the history of financial empowerment, led by women.
#WomensHistoryMonth #ControllerCohen #SCO
“At a time when CA is facing real budget pressures and difficult fiscal tradeoffs, identifying and stopping waste, fraud, and abuse is not optional, it is essential.”- Controller Cohen
➡https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/02/25/california-has-stopped-more-than-6-billion-in-tax-fraud-in-the-last-8-years/
Group of people standing in ornate rotunda with Lunar New Year dragons.
Controller Cohen joined community members at the iconic Rotunda at S.F. City Hall to celebrate Lunar New Year. Grateful to the organizers, performers & attendees who made it special. Wishing everyone health, prosperity & bold strides ahead.
Gong Hei Fat Choy! 🧧✨
Controller Cohen handing a resolution to CalTax official for their 100 year anniversary. Copy reads: Congrats #CalTax on your 100 years of leadership and advocacy! You have shaped thoughtful tax policy and promoted fiscal responsibility across our state. Reaching this milestone is a testament to your enduring commitment to California’s taxpayers, businesses, and economic growth.
Congrats #CalTax on your 100 years of leadership and advocacy! You have shaped thoughtful tax policy and promoted fiscal responsibility across our state. Reaching this milestone is a testament to your enduring commitment to California’s taxpayers, businesses, and economic growth.
Controller Cohen and host of KCRA morning news seated in studio, with caption: Hey Sacramento - did you catch Controller Cohen on this morning’s segment on KCRA? California currently has billions in unclaimed property- $660million in the greater Sacramento region, alone! Visit claimit.ca.gov today and search your name. You might be surprised what you find!
Hey Sacramento - did you catch Controller Cohen on this morning’s segment on KCRA? California currently has billions in unclaimed property- $660million in the greater Sacramento region, alone! Visit claimit.ca.gov today and search your name. You might be surprised what you find!
Image of the State Capitol with overlay text that reads: State Controller Malia M. Cohen to Urge Fiscal Discipline as the State's Revenue Collections Show Strength Through January.
State Controller Malia M. Cohen today released her January Cash Report. Read more, at: www.sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel....
La contralora estatal, Malia M. Cohen, publicó hoy su informe mensual de efectivo de enero. Lea más en: www.sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel....
Controller Cohen celebrated #LunarNewYear at the Sam Yuk Benevolent Association luncheon at Far East Café and the Chinese New Year Day Celebration & Good Fortune Walk with the Chinese History and Culture Association.
Wishing all a joyful and prosperous new year!
Got questions about unclaimed property? We’ve got answers! What it is, the easiest ways to claim it, and how to contact our office. Don’t miss out, your money could be waiting for you! Share this with friends who should check too. Visit claimit.ca.gov today!
請將此資訊分享給或該查證的朋友。立即上網覽閱claimit.ca.gov。
Celebrate new beginnings this #LunarNewYear!
SCO offers free tools, unclaimed property searches, and resources to help protect your hard-earned money.
Start the year informed and empowered, visit sco.ca.gov to see what may be waiting for you!
Statement from Controller Malia M. Cohen honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy in civil rights and social justice. Link to full statement: https://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel_27373.html
Statement from Controller Malia M. Cohen honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy in civil rights and social justice. Link to full statement in Spanish: https://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel_es_27374.html
Today, Controller Malia M. Cohen issued a statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
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Hoy, la contralora Malia M. Cohen emitió un comunicado sobre el fallecimiento del reverendo Jesse Jackson.
Read more, at: www.sco.ca.gov/eo_news.html
Watch our new step-by-step video for answers to many common questions regarding Unclaimed Property. Check it out and see if you’ve got money waiting for you!
For more info, visit: claimit.ca.gov/app/claim/how-to-search
Check claimit.ca.gov to see if you have unclaimed funds and maybe use it to make this Valentine’s Day extra special.
Visita claimit.ca.gov para ver si tienes algo y quizás usarlo para que este Día de San Valentín sea aún más especial.
We are thrilled to share that @cacontroller.bsky.social is stepping into the role of Chair of the @castatelands.bsky.social Commission. She’s served on the Commission for 3 years, and this is her second tenure as Chair. 🌊🌿🤝 (1/3)
#CAStateLands #publicservice #CaliforniaLeadership #publiclands
February is Unclaimed Property Month in CA! ¡Febrero es el Mes de los Bienes No Reclamados en California! http://ClaimIt.ca.gov Read full press release: https://ow.ly/o14T50Y9A3n
February is Unclaimed Property Month in CA! ¡Febrero es el Mes de los Bienes No Reclamados en California! http://ClaimIt.ca.gov Read full press release: https://ow.ly/o14T50Y9A3n
February is Unclaimed Property Month in CA! ¡Febrero es el Mes de los Bienes No Reclamados en California! claimit.ca.gov
Read full press release: ow.ly/o14T50Y9A3n
Controller Cohen joined the CA African American Chamber of Commerce to discuss our shared economic growth and remind small business of SCO’s resources to help do business with the state. Learn more: https://ow.ly/T2Jv50Y57qO
Couple looking at computer, with the headlines "Attention California Businesses" with the text "Did you know that California has a Voluntary Compliance Program for unclaimed property? Don't wait for an audit, apply now! Take Control, save money, and do right by your customers. GoReport.sco.ca.gov
CA businesses:Don’t wait. Save money and do right by your customers: goreport.sco.ca.gov
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Empresas de California:No espere más. Ahorra dinero y actúa correctamente con tus clients: goreport.sco.ca.gov
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to his vision of justice, dignity, and opportunity for all. At SCO, we carry that legacy forward through service, equity, and action.
SCO offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 and reopen on Tuesday, January 20.
The California State Payroll System (CSPS) Project, led by the State Controller’s Office in collaboration with state agencies, is modernizing HR, travel & expense, and payroll systems for ~300K state employees.
Accurate, timely service.
sco.ca.gov/csps.html
Controller Cohen speaking at a podium during a public event, addressing an audience with screen visible and attendees in the foreground.
This morning, Controller Cohen served as keynote speaker for the Valley Economic Alliance’s Annual Regional Summit, where the San Fernando Valley’s brightest leaders come together to shape a thriving future.
Controller Malia Cohen standing behind an ornately carved wooden podium in a grand temple with detailed wood paneling and an arched decorative backdrop.
Controller Cohen and Rabbi Graf exchanging a framed resolution on a red-carpeted stage inside the temple.
For 175 years, Congregation Sherith Israel has championed civil rights, supported immigrant communities, and continued its ongoing commitment to justice, inclusion, and service shaping the city’s civic fabric. Congratulations!
Controller Cohen issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026–27 January budget.
La contralora Estatal Malia M. Cohen emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta al presupuesto propuesto por el Gobernador Newsom para el período 2026-27.
ICYMI: Read the full press release, at: https://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel_27273.html
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Lea el comunicado de prensa completo en: https://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel_es_27275.html
State Controller Malia M. Cohen issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's final State of the State Address.
Today, State Controller Malia Cohen swore in Edna Murphy as SCO’s Chief Administrative Officer. This pivotal role will lead essential functions including financial management, information security, HR, and policy development. Welcome to the SCO team!
The 2026 Tax Season is here! “Filing your taxes early can help ensure you receive the full value of the tax credits you’ve earned—support that can make a real difference for working families."- State Controller and FTB Chair Malia M. Cohen. Learn more ➡️bit.ly/3YtIQOZ
At #ContractCities Controller Cohen addressed California’s budget, emphasized the power of state-local partnerships in uncertain times, and delivered real results—reuniting 28 cities with $106,953 in unclaimed property funds.
Thank you to California and our incredible SCO team for a year full of teamwork, service, and great moments. We’re proud to keep moving California forward together. Happy New Year!
