NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release: March 27, 2025
For further information contact:
Ryan Brown: Phone: 408-531-6172 | Email: ryan.brown@sjeccd.edu
SJECCD Achieves 5 Consecutive Years of Clean Audits
(San Jose, Calif.) — San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) is pleased to share a major milestone in fiscal accountability, as the District was recently recognized as having five consecutive years of clean, independent audit reports with no findings.
Like all districts in the California Community Colleges system, SJECCD conducts an annual, independent financial and compliance audit. Since 2020, under the leadership of Joseph Chesmore, SJECCD’s executive director of fiscal services, all of SJECCD’s independent audits have been clean with zero findings for the District to address.
Through strategic reforms, rigorous internal controls, and a focus on accountability, Executive Director Chesmore has led a Fiscal Services division that is now recognized for its stability and compliance with best practices.
At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, SJECCD’s independent audit firm presented the annual audit report, confirming once again that the District had no audit findings, no material weaknesses, and full compliance with all financial reporting standards for the fifth straight year.
“Achieving five consecutive years of clean audits demonstrates a deep institutional commitment to integrity, transparency, and excellence,” Chesmore said. “This level of performance strengthens public trust in our institution and ensures we are well-positioned to serve our students and community for years to come.”
As SJECCD continues to expand its educational programs and manage major investments—including general obligation bonds and equity-driven initiatives—this clean audit record serves as a foundation for sustained growth and responsible governance.