Auditor-Controller Independent Legal Counsel Request
San Bernardino County
Summary
Multiple public commenters and supervisors raised concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest involving Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Ensen Mason operating a private financial advisory firm while managing the county's $12 billion investment pool. The board directed the CEO and County Counsel to investigate the allegations and review investment authority delegation options.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves oversight and management of the county's $12 billion investment pool.
County taxpayers and residents seeking transparency and accountability in public financial administration.
Public trust in county financial governance if conflicts remain uninvestigated.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Judge rules against Ensen Mason, clears way for Ryan Hutchison to serve as San Bernardino County auditor
Judge rules against Ensen Mason, clears way for Ryan Hutchison to serve as San Bernardino County auditor San Bernardino Sun
Ensen Mason takes Ryan Hutchison to court over right to San Bernardino County auditor position
Ensen Mason takes Ryan Hutchison to court over right to San Bernardino County auditor position San Bernardino Sun
Ties strong between San Bernardino County elected officials, West Covina businessman implicated in FBI probe
Ties strong between San Bernardino County elected officials, West Covina businessman implicated in FBI probe Daily Bulletin
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — May 19, 2026
Elected Auditor-Controller Ensen Mason asked the county to pay for his personal attorney fees during an ongoing conflict-of-interest investigation, but the board voted to deny it.
San Bernardino Councilmember Treasure Ortiz gets ‘cease and desist’ letter from city
San Bernardino Councilmember Treasure Ortiz gets ‘cease and desist’ letter from city San Bernardino Sun
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026
Multiple public commenters and supervisors raised concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest involving Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Ensen Mason operating a private financial advisory firm while managing the county's $12 billion investment pool. The board directed the CEO and County Counsel to investigate the allegations and review investment authority delegation options.
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