First 5 Kern carefully and competently exercises fiscal oversight in distributing and monitoring the tax dollars entrusted to it. The First 5 Kern Commission reports to the state and the community through various means. Each year, a financial audit is conducted by independent auditors, who have consistently given the Commission commendations for the excellence of its stewardship.

In accordance with state requirements, the Commission generates a comprehensive annual report on overall program effectiveness to the State Commission including expenditures. To view these reports, click on the links below. The supporting documentation is not included here; however, the full report to the state can be viewed at the Commission office, 2724 L Street, Bakersfield.

Fiscal Impact Report
The Fiscal Impact of Proposition 10 in Kern County

Special Reports - February 2007
Assessment of First 5 Kern Evaluation Reports
Forensic Analyses

Annual Reports to the State
FYE 2008-09
FYE 2007-08      2007-08 Agreed Upon Conditions
FYE 2005-06
FYE 2004-05
FYE 2003-04
FYE 2002-03

Annual Report to the Community
2008-09 Report to the Community
2007-08 Report to the Community
2006-07 Report to the Community
2005-06 Annual Report to Stakeholders
2004-05 Annual Report to Stakeholders
2003-04 Annual Report to Stakeholders

Annual Reports of the Independent Evaluator
2008-09 Annual Report - CS&O Report
2007-08 4th Quarter Report
2007-08 Annual Report - CS&O Report
2006-07 Annual Report - ISCR Report
2005-06 Fourth Quarter Supplement
2005-06 Annual Report ISCR Report
Annual Evaluation Report Summary
2004-05 Annual Report Applied Research Center - Summary
2004-05 Annual Report Applied Research Center - Report

Baseline Report - Trends and Comparisons
December 2006

Independent Financial Audits
FYE June 30, 2009 and 2008
FYE June 30, 2006 and 2007
FYE June 30, 2005 and 2006
FYE June 30, 2004 and 2005
FYE June 30, 2003 and 2004
FYE June 30, 2002 and 2003
FYE June 30, 2001 and 2002