The San Francisco County government meeting held on July 4, 2025, focused on the police department's response to recommendations regarding the SF SAFE matter, a significant issue involving internal controls and oversight. The discussion began with a review of a letter from the chief of police, dated January 5, which acknowledged recommendations made ten months prior.

The meeting's agenda included an examination of the timeline of events, starting from June 2023, when the police department first engaged with the controller's office. However, it was noted that concerns about SF SAFE's internal controls had been raised as early as 2019, indicating a long-standing awareness of potential issues. The district attorney's recent filing against former CEO Kyra Worthy, which included 34 felony counts, highlighted these concerns and suggested that the police department should have been more proactive in investigating the matter.

Assistant Chief Lazar was questioned about the department's investigative practices, particularly regarding the numerous leads related to SF SAFE that had emerged before 2023. The discussion emphasized the need for the police department to act on red flags raised by internal auditors over the years.

The meeting concluded with a call for accountability, as the police department was reminded of follow-up work mandated by an audit, which was due on October 2. The overall sentiment expressed during the meeting underscored the importance of timely and effective responses to internal control issues within organizations like SF SAFE, as well as the necessity for the police department to enhance its investigative diligence.