(a) Notwithstanding Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code, every investigative audit undertaken under this article shall be kept confidential, except that the California State University may issue any report of an investigation that has substantiated an allegation made by the complainant, keeping confidential the identity of the individual or individuals involved, or release any findings resulting from an investigation conducted pursuant to Section 89045 that the trustees deem necessary to serve the interests of the state.

(b) This article shall not be construed to limit any authority conferred by law upon the Attorney General or any other department or agency of government to investigate any matter.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 83. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)