CA State Controller

Controller Cohen champions financial literacy and opportunity for all Californians. Read her statement on the adoption of personal finance course in high schools and Governor Newsom's executive order boosting women's access to capital. Read more at sco.ca.gov

1974 was a financial turning point. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act was a landmark law that made it illegal to discriminate in lending, opening doors for women to build credit, buy homes, and start businesses independently. #WomensHistoryMonth

1974 was a financial turning point. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act was a landmark law that made it illegal to discriminate in lending, opening doors for women to build credit, buy homes, and start businesses independently. #WomensHistoryMonth

100% affordable housing coming soon to Hollywood! In her role on financing boards, the Controller approved $13.9M in annual federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, $2.6M in state tax credits, & $145M tax-exempt bond authority issued through @calhfa to make this project possible.

Controller Cohen, Chair of @CAstatelands, calls for an emergency session of SLC in response to the Trump Administration’s orders directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart offshore oil operations on California’s coast. Full release at sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel_27…

Check out our interview with @sfworldjournal about unclaimed property and how to search for funds that may belong to you: worldjournal.com/wj/story/12151…

Today we remember Romana Acosta Bañuelos, a true trailblazer. From a small town in AZ to becoming the first Latina U.S. Treasurer, she broke barriers at every step and created opportunities where doors had long been closed. #WomensHistoryMonth

Controller Cohen joined @nc100bwinc, during their State Advocacy Day yesterday, where she spoke about advancing fiscal equity, economic empowerment, and SCO’s role in CA’s fiscal health.

Gung Hei Fat Choy! S.F.'s vibrant Chinese American community means LNY celebrations are a big economic driver for Chinatown and beyond, highlighting significant cultural and fiscal impact of celebrating California's diverse heritage. Thank you @SFCCC415 for organizing!

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

¡Feliz Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, California! Este mes celebramos y destacamos a las mujeres que no solo hicieron historia financiera, sino que la transformaron. Síguenos este mes mientras destacamos la historia del empoderamiento financiero, liderada por mujeres.

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 this month as we highlight the history of financial empowerment, led by women.

That’s a wrap on #UnclaimedPropertyMonth! 🎉We processed 48,404 claims, with daily claims up 68% in Feb—proof that awareness + action matter. Haven’t searched your name yet? There’s still time, visit claimit.ca.gov

“At a time when California is facing real budget pressures and difficult fiscal tradeoffs, identifying and stopping waste, fraud, and abuse is not optional, it is essential" - Controller Malia M. Cohen ➡️gov.ca.gov/2026/02/25/cal…

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! 🧧✨

Congrats @CalTax on 100 years of leadership and advocacy! For a century, CalTax has helped shape thoughtful tax policy and promote fiscal responsibility across our state, an incredible milestone in service to California’s taxpayers, businesses, and economic growth.

Hey Sacramento- did you catch Controller Cohen on this morning’s segment on KCRA? CA 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!

Controller Cohen met with students from UC Berkeley’s Women in Business and Undergraduate Women in Law to discuss leadership and mentorship & shared insights on today’s workforce and encouraged careers rooted in service, equity, and empowerment.

State Controller Malia M. Cohen today released her January Cash Report. Read more, at: sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel.ht… La contralora estatal, Malia M. Cohen, publicó hoy su informe mensual de efectivo de enero. Lea más en: sco.ca.gov/eo_pressrel.ht…