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CA.gov Home Email Contact Us Settings Default High Contrast Reset Increase Font Size Font Increase Decrease Font Size Font Decrease × Search Menu File a Claim File a Claim Test Claim The first claim filed with the Commission alleging that a particular statute or executive order imposes costs mandated by the state. Request to Adopt a New Test Claim Decision (Mandate Redetermination) A request to adopt a new test claim decision to supersede a previously adopted test claim decision by making a showing that the state’s liability has been modified based on a "subsequent change in law" as defined by Government Code section 17570. Incorrect Reduction Claim (IRC) A claim alleging that the State Controller incorrectly reduced the reimbursement claim of a local agency or school district Test Claim The first claim filed with the Commission alleging that a particular statute or executive order imposes costs mandated by the state. Request to Adopt a New Test Claim Decision (Mandate Redetermination) A request to adopt a new test claim decision to supersede a previously adopted test claim decision by making a showing that the state’s liability has been modified based on a "subsequent change in law" as defined by Government Code section 17570. Incorrect Reduction Claim (IRC) A claim alleging that the State Controller incorrectly reduced the reimbursement claim of a local agency or school districtDropbox For Comment Pending Caseload Hearings Decisions Decisions Local Agency Mandates Commission decisions on alleged local agency mandated programs. Community College District Mandates Commission decisions on alleged community college district mandated programs. Review of Claiming Instructions Commission decisions on requests for review of claiming instructions issued by the State Controller. School District Mandates Commission decisions on alleged school district mandated programs. Incorrect Reduction Claims Commission decisions on claims alleging that the State Controller has incorrectly reduced payments to local agencies and school districts.Reports Approved Mandate Claims A biannual report to the Legislature on mandates the Commission has found and the estimated costs of each. Incorrect Reduction Claims An annual report to the Legislature in January on incorrect reduction claim (IRC) decisions in the preceding calendar year. Denied Mandate Claims An annual report to the Legislature in January on test claims denied in the preceding calendar year. Workload Levels and Backlog Reduction Plan An annual report to the Director of Finance identifying the workload levels and any backlog for the staff of the Commission. State Leadership Accountability Act (SLAA) 2015 Government Code sections 13400 through 13407, known as the State Leadership Accountability Act (SLAA), was enacted to reduce the waste of resources and strengthen internal control. SLAA requires each state agency to maintain effective systems of internal control, to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of these controls on an ongoing basis, and to biennially report on the adequacy of the agency’s systems of internal control. Quick Links Navigating the Mandates Process Rulemaking Commission Hearings Matters for Public Comment Commission Decisions Guide Commission Regulations CSM Dropbox Mandates Guide About CSMExploreJob Announcement Assistant Executive Director STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (MANAGERIAL) Final Filing Date 8/15/2023 Position Number: 356-001-4969-002 Full Time, Permament, M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM Salary Range: $7,976.00 - $9,059.00 Location: Sacramento, CA View More Details END JOB POSTING The Commission’s statutory responsibilities are to hear and decide: Test claims of local agencies and school districts that allege the existence of reimbursable state-mandated programs; and if a test claim is approved, adopt parameters and guidelines for claiming reimbursement and prepare a statewide cost estimate. Claims alleging that the State Controller’s Office has incorrectly reduced payments to local agencies and school districts. Requests for mandate redeterminations that allege the state’s liability for a mandate has been modified based on a subsequent change in law. Requests to review the claiming instructions issued by the State Controller. Requests to determine whether a mandated program, for which appropriations have been made by the Legislature in any three consecutive years, should be included in the State Mandates Apportionment System. Claims regarding the existence of significant financial distress for applicant counties seeking to reduce their General Assistance Aid payments. Join Our Mailing Lists Get StartedThe Commission’s statutory responsibilities are to hear and decide: Test claims of local agencies and school districts that allege the existence of reimbursable state-mandated programs; and if a test claim is approved, adopt parameters and guidelines for claiming reimbursement and prepare a statewide cost estimate. Claims alleging that the State Controller’s Office has incorrectly reduced payments to local agencies and school districts. Requests for mandate redeterminations that allege the state’s liability for a mandate has been modified based on a subsequent change in law. Requests to review the claiming instructions issued by the State Controller. Requests to determine whether a mandated program, for which appropriations have been made by the Legislature in any three consecutive years, should be included in the State Mandates Apportionment System. Claims regarding the existence of significant financial distress for applicant counties seeking to reduce their General Assistance Aid payments. 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