State-Mandated Programs
Welcome to the California State Controller’s Office web pages for State-Mandated Programs. The Controller’s Office annually receives, reviews, and audits Mandated Cost claims for Local Agencies, School Districts, and Community College Districts. We are also involved in reviewing Parameters and Guidelines, developing reimbursement forms, and issuing Claiming Instructions for each new and amended mandated program. This site will help you find information applicable to the Mandated Cost process.
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Annual Manuals
- Block Grants for School Districts and Community College Districts
- Unit Cost Rates
- National Deflator: Implicit Price Deflator
Local Agencies
School Districts and
Community College Districts
Program Guidance
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Local Agencies, Schools, and
Community Colleges - Time Study Guidelines
Audit Reports
State Agency
Resource Links and Websites
- California Law, Code of Regulations, Government Code (sections 17500 - 17630), Legislative Information
- Commission on State Mandates
(CSM)- History; Members
- Mandates Brochure
- Mandate Hearing Schedule
- Pending Caseload (i.e. Test Claims, Parameters and Guidelines, Statewide Cost Estimates, Incorrect Reduction Claims, Mandate Redeterminations)
- Approved Mandates; Denied Mandates
- California Department of Education's
School Accounting Manual (CSAM) - California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Budget and Accounting Manual (BAM)
- California State Treasurer
- Department of Finance
- Historical Budget Publications | Department of Finance
- National Deflator: Implicit Price Deflator
- Legislative Analyst's Office
Mandated Reports
- State-Mandated Program Cost Report of Payments and Appropriations
- State-Mandated Program Cost Report of Unpaid Claims and Deficiencies
- State-Mandated Program Cost Report of Audit Findings
SCO Contacts
Email Lists
Receive automatic notification of updates to the Mandated Cost Programs Web pages.
Contact Us
Send questions or comments via email: mailto:LRSLGPSD@sco.ca.gov