CDFA Issues Statement On Avocado Commission Audit

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has completed a standard audit of the California Avocado Commission that contains possible financial improprieties.

The department received the final audit on Tuesday, January 6 and -- at the request of CDFA Secretary A.G. Kawamura -- referred it immediately to the California Department of Justice for review.

CDFA will await the final review from the California Department of Justice.