California State Government Agencies

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In the most basic terms, the Department of Fish and Wildlife is charged with implementing and enforcing the regulations set by the Fish and Game Commission, as well as providing biological data and expertise to inform the Commission’s decision making process.

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The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) administers California's tax laws related to personal income and corporate tax. Its primary purpose is to ensure compliance with California tax laws and collect revenues for the state government, including:

* Collecting personal income tax: The FTB collects personal income tax from California residents and non-residents who earn income in California. This includes wages, salaries, interest, dividends, and capital gains.

* Collecting corporate tax: The FTB collects corporate tax from corporations and other business entities that operate in California. This includes income, franchise, and alternative minimum tax.

* Enforcing tax laws: The FTB enforces California's tax laws and regulations. This includes conducting audits, investigating tax fraud and evasion, and collecting delinquent taxes.

* Administering tax credits and incentives: The FTB administers tax credits and incentives for individuals and businesses that promote economic development, renewable energy, and other social or environmental objectives.

* Providing taxpayer services: The FTB provides taxpayer services to help individuals and businesses understand their tax obligations and comply with California's tax laws. This includes providing online resources, telephone support, and in-person assistance at FTB offices throughout the state.

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The Government Operation Agency's mission is to improve management and accountability of government programs, increase efficiency, and promote better and more coordinated operational decisions.

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GovOps was established in July 2013 as a result of the Governor’s Reorganization Plan 2. Our mission is to improve management and accountability of government programs, increase programmatic effectiveness, and promote better and more coordinated operational decisions. Since July 2013, GovOps has undertaken several initiatives to accomplish the mission of the agency. Learn more about what we’ve accomplished below.

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The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) has provided fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature for 75 years. It is known for its fiscal and programmatic expertise and nonpartisan analyses of the state budget. The office serves as the "eyes and ears" for the Legislature to ensure that the executive branch is implementing legislative policy in a cost efficient and effective manner.

The office is overseen by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), a 16-member bipartisan committee. Currently, the office has a staff of 43 analysts and approximately 13 support staff. The analytical staff cover several budget and policy areas: Criminal Justice, State Finance, Education (including K-12 and Higher Education), Health and Human Services, Natural Resources and Environment, General Government (including Local Government), Transportation, and Capital Outlay and Infrastructure.

Historically, one of the most important responsibilities of the LAO has been to analyze the annual Governor's budget. In recent years, the office has presented a series of analyses from the beginning to the end of the budget process on overarching fiscal issues as well as specific departmental budget proposals and offered its recommendations for legislative action. In order to provide the Legislature with timely advice on these matters, the LAO has published its budget comments and advice in the form of separate written reports, handouts for hearings, and entries in an online list. These documents help set the agenda for the work of the Legislature's fiscal committees in developing a state budget. Staff of the office work with these committees throughout the budget process and provide public testimony on the office's recommendations.

More generally, the office is a staff resource to all legislators. The LAO also performs the following functions:

Budget "Control." The LAO reviews requests by the administration to make changes to the budget after it is enacted. These reviews are used primarily by members of the JLBC and the fiscal committees.

Special Reports. Throughout the year, the office prepares special reports on the state budget and topics of interest to the Legislature.

Initiatives and Ballot Measures. The office estimates the fiscal effect on state and local government of all proposed initiatives (prior to circulation) and prepares analyses of all measures that qualify for the statewide ballot.

Forecasting. The LAO forecasts the state revenues and expenditures.

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The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) was created by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to serve as California’s single point of contact for economic development and job creation efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.

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Today, Cal OES performs its broader mission by administering numerous programs that support our stakeholders, protect our communities, and help create a resilient California.​​​

We protect lives and property, build capabilities, and support our communities for a resilient California.

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The Office of the Tribal Advisor created by Executive Order B-10-11 in 2010 is part of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s Administration. The Tribal Advisor reports directly to Governor Brown. She is responsible for overseeing and implementing effective government-to-government consultation between the Governor's Administration and California Tribes on policies that affect California tribal communities. The Tribal Advisor's charge is to serve as a direct link between the tribes in California and the Governor; facilitate communication and consultations between Tribes and State Agencies; and review state legislation and regulations affecting Tribes and provide recommendations.