CLCIC is a nonprofit public integrity commission. We investigate misconduct, document violations of California and federal law, and escalate verified findings to enforcement agencies so individuals, workers, and honest businesses are not left fighting alone.
Statewide Oversight • CLCIC
When compliance fails, people are left with injuries, losses, and unanswered complaints. CLCIC was created so those cases do not disappear. We turn individual experiences into structured, statute-based case files that enforcement agencies can act on.
CLCIC is a California nonprofit public benefit organization. We are not a law firm and we do not represent defendants. Our responsibility is to the public, to the law, and to accurate documentation of misconduct.
Communities, workers, tenants, and ethical businesses rely on CLCIC when internal reporting and private complaints have failed. By organizing evidence to match legal requirements, we make inaction harder to justify.
We do not accept defense retainers or contingency fees. Our work is funded independently so that our analysis is not shaped by who is being investigated.
Every case identifies the specific provisions of California and federal law at issue. Clear citations make it easier for enforcement agencies to act.
We route documented violations to the Attorney General, CSLB, Labor agencies, IRS-CI, federal law enforcement, and local prosecutors when appropriate.
CLCIC focuses on misconduct that harms the public and distorts lawful competition. Each service begins with a confidential intake and ends with a case file designed for enforcement review.
Fact-driven investigations into fraud, licensing abuse, and unethical conduct in both public and private sectors.
Support for tenants and lawful property owners in cases of illegal evictions, harassment, unsafe conditions, or unlicensed activity.
Protection from unlicensed contractors, wage theft, unsafe construction practices, and retaliation.
Cases involving unfair competition, deceptive marketing, hidden fees, and misrepresentation affecting consumers or ethical firms.
Support for individuals and organizations raising concerns about conflicts of interest, misuse of position, or public contracting abuses.
Structured assistance for individuals who have internal knowledge of ongoing misconduct and need a safe path to report it.
Our process is designed to protect you, preserve evidence, and translate complex situations into clear, enforceable case files. You do not need to know which agency has jurisdiction; our team identifies the correct channels.
You submit a summary of events and any supporting documents through our secure contact form or by phone. We confirm that the matter fits within CLCIC’s scope and that we can add value.
We collect evidence, request clarifications, and map each key fact to relevant provisions of California and federal law. Timelines, responsible parties, and impacts are defined clearly.
CLCIC prepares a structured dossier: overview, legal framework, narrative, exhibits list, and copies of key documents. The format is designed for enforcement reviewers.
We send the file to the agencies with authority to act, track responses where possible, and identify patterns across cases that may justify additional oversight.
Details are generalized or combined to protect participants. These examples illustrate the types of patterns CLCIC investigates and escalates throughout California.
Tenants reported repeated lockouts, unaddressed repairs, and threats of eviction. CLCIC documented the sequence of events and linked each incident to housing and civil code requirements.
Workers on a construction project were paid off-books and below minimum wage. Evidence was organized around Labor Code, wage orders, and contractor licensing rules.
A home improvement firm bundled undisclosed finance charges into contracts. CLCIC evaluated marketing, contracts, and billing against consumer protection statutes.
A local public project showed signs of bid-rigging and undisclosed relationships. CLCIC assembled a file for ethics review and state-level oversight bodies.
Residents in a senior complex documented unsafe repairs and aggressive fee practices. Violations were matched to health, safety, and elder protection standards.
Customer-support staff were categorized as independent contractors to avoid benefits and wage protections. CLCIC aligned evidence with Labor and Unemployment Insurance codes.
The most common message we receive is that, for the first time, someone translated a difficult situation into a clear record that agencies could not easily ignore.
“My building manager ignored repairs and used notices to pressure people to leave. CLCIC organized every message and inspection into a timeline with code references. The case finally received attention from housing authorities.”
“We could not compete with companies that ignored licensing and labor laws. CLCIC converted years of documentation into a clear enforcement file, and regulators began to respond.”
“I was unsure how to report what I was seeing without exposing colleagues or myself. CLCIC helped structure the information and identify the correct oversight agencies.”
If you are unsure whether your matter is appropriate for CLCIC, these answers may help. You can also send a brief summary and we will let you know quickly if it fits our mandate.
Use this form to begin a confidential intake or to request a conversation with an investigator. We typically respond within 24 to 48 hours on business days for matters within our scope.
Mobile: (213) 652-1690
Office: (888) 457-7744
615 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
United States
