Chapter 1 – General Administration

The Director, Division of Administrative Services (DASDivision of Administrative Services (see ASB)), serves as an advisor to the Secretary. The Director of DASDivision of Administrative Services (see ASB) reports to the Undersecretary of Administration and Offender Services. The Director of DASDivision of Administrative Services (see ASB) Division of Administrative Services, supervises the following functions for all program and administrative purposes:

• Human Resources (HRHuman Resources).

• Office of Business Services (OBSOffice of Business Services).

• Office of Fiscal Services (OFSOffice of Fiscal Services).

• Regulation and Policy Management Branch (RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch).

The HRHuman Resources has statewide administrative responsibility for the following:

• Human service functions in the areas of health and safety, personnel, labor relations, and training.

• Recruiting, testing, and appointing peace officers and medical staff.

• Conducting background investigations, processing employees’ fingerprints, and subsequent arrest notifications.

• Supporting the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s business affairs in the areas of procurement and contracting to ensure that overall departmental objectives are met.

• Providing advocacy and overseeing the Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises) Programs.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPMOffice of Personnel Management) is responsible for establishing CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel policies and ensures that all personnel actions and examinations are conducted in compliance with applicable control agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures. The OPMOffice of Personnel Management provides the technical personnel assistance to managers and supervisors throughout the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. It also reviews and approves classification requests and personnel actions; reviews proposed adverse personnel actions; and conducts periodic audits of all personnel actions throughout the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The OPMOffice of Personnel Management is responsible for administering payroll and personnel programs, including benefits, and for managing a number of automated personnel systems for the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, including the Watch Office Tracking System and the Personnel Post Assignment System. OPMOffice of Personnel Management is also responsible for all employee placement actions in the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and serves as the primary liaison with SPBState Personnel Board (see CalHR) and Department of Personnel Administration (DPADepartment of Personnel Administration (see CalHR)).

Personnel Operations is divided into two service functions: Personnel Operations Section (Field) and Personnel Operations Section (Central Office and Parole).

The Personnel Operations Sections provide managers and supervisors with technical personnel management advice concerning selection, classification, and compensation as well as merit issues. As an extension of the DPADepartment of Personnel Administration (see CalHR) and SPBState Personnel Board (see CalHR), section staff ensures that appointments and assigned duties meet all legal and classification requirements. Additionally, these sections are responsible for maintenance and revision of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s classification plan. In this capacity, staff develops proposals for control agency approval regarding new/revised classification and special salary actions such as recruitment and retention differentials. The section staff are responsible for reviewing proposed adverse personnel actions to determine compliance with SPBState Personnel Board (see CalHR) standards and providing consultation to management on adverse personnel action procedures and processes. The staff also provide guidance, direction, and training to institution personnel offices and headquarters’ liaison staff on delegated matters.

The Personnel Liaison Unit (PLU) has several major functions and serves as the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation “clearinghouse” for all issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSAFair Labor Standards Act), the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act, and other various leave entitlements (collectively referred to herein as the FMLA). Responsibilities include research, development, and negotiation of resolutions to employee complaints filed with the Department of Labor or other outside agencies, FLSAFair Labor Standards Act/FMLA-related lawsuits, and FLSAFair Labor Standards Act/FMLA-related grievances. The PLU coordinates the efforts of control agencies and the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget and accounting staff to ensure the accurate and timely processing of settlement payments; responds to FLSAFair Labor Standards Act/FMLA inquiries from institutions, headquarters, and the control agencies; and provides FLSAFair Labor Standards Act/FMLA training for supervisors and managers.

The PLU is responsible for complex salary determinations; provides training to headquarters and institution personnel staff on salary determinations; and administers implementation of new salary-related programs. The PLU also provides technical personnel support during collective bargaining and provides ongoing support to management, CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s labor relations staff, and institution personnel staff on personnel-related collective bargaining issues.

The PLU works with the institutional and headquarters personnel officers to improve efficiency and effectiveness of personnel operations through the development of tools and standardized resources necessary to enable personnel staff to function consistently throughout the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and administers several statewide programs (e.g., Conflict of Interest, Supervisory Bonus Awards, Incompatible Activities, etc.).

The PES administers CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s civil service examining program on behalf of SPBState Personnel Board (see CalHR) under the decentralized selection program. PES services are divided into two testing program areas: Central Testing Unit (CTU) and Regional Testing Liaison Unit (RTLU).

Central Testing Unit

• The Central Testing Unit conducts both promotional and open examinations for service-wide classes and classes unique to the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; provides consultation and technical assistance to CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation managers, supervisors, staff, and the public upon request; interprets and applies civil service merit system laws, rules, policies and procedures; and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation policies, procedures, and processes related to personnel examining.

Regional Testing Liaison Unit

• The RTLU manages CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s statewide-delegated testing program. Under this program, the Local Testing Offices (LTOs) administer examinations on a local basis. The LTOs include the facilities, HRHuman Resources, New Prison Activation Unit, and Correctional Training Center (CTC). The RTLU provides LTOs with training, consultation, technical assistance, and oversight to ensure compliance with the civil service merit system’s laws, rules, policies, and procedures. In addition, the RTLU provides LTOs with explicit written materials necessary to administer examinations.

The Personnel Services Section (PSS) administers the payroll and personnel programs for headquarters’ and DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD) staff. These programs include position control, employee benefits, and workers’ compensation. The PSS also provides certification of eligibility lists for headquarters and DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD).

The Personnel Automation Section (PAS) develops, implements, maintains, and provides training for custody time and post assignments systems. These automated systems document attendance, position control, post assignments, and produce management reports. The PAS provides State Controller’s Office (SCOState Controller’s Office) Management Information Retrieval System reports, and serves as a liaison with SCOState Controller’s Office, headquarters units, and other public and private agencies regarding automated personnel systems.

The HRHuman Resources functions as the departmental advocate for SB and DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises by developing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures that are used statewide to achieve SB/DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises participation goals in contracting and procurement. The HRHuman Resources coordinates and monitors departmental efforts on a statewide basis and submits mandated reports on CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s participation levels and action plan to achieve SB/DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises participation goals.

The Office of Departmental Training (ODT) is responsible for developing and delivering training programs in support of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and its staff. The ODT is also responsible for the overall management of the Department training program and ensuring that the Department’s training goals and objectives are met. The ODT carries out these responsibilities through the Training Academies Section, the Training Development and Support Section (TDSS), and the Business Support Section (BSS). The Training Academies and the BSS are located at the Richard A. McGee CTC.

The Training Academies Section is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Basic Correctional Officer Academy (BCOA); the academies for Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Lieutenants; basic and advanced supervision training; management training; PCPenal Code 832 training; and special instructor training programs.

Training and Development Support Section

• The Training and Development Support Section (TDSS) consists of the Training Technology Services; Curriculum Development; and Training Planning and Field Support units. The TDSS is responsible for integrating technology training and adapting new automation technology into departmental training programs, evaluating departmental training courses, developing lesson plans and curriculum for CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation training programs and academies, serving as the liaison with the Curriculum Review Committee of the CPOST, and providing functional direction and technical support to institution in-service training offices.

Business Services Section

• The BSS is comprised of the Food Services, Plant Operations, Personnel Services, Procurement Services, and Technical Services units. The BSS is responsible for the preparation of cadet meals and the overall maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the CTC. In addition, the BSS is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Department’s Badge Program.

The Office of Peace Officer Selection (OPOS) is responsible for the recruitment of peace officers for all institutions. To ensure that all individuals appointed as peace officers within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) meet the legal requirements for appointment and are suitable for the responsibilities and authority conferred upon peace officers, OPOS shall administer the examinations for entry-level peace officer classifications, conducting background investigations, psychological screenings, and pre-employment medical examinations for all new appointments in peace officer positions. In addition, OPOS shall establish qualification and suitability standards for appointments to peace officer positions in CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. OPOS is responsible for making the initial appointment of all Correctional Officers (COs) to fill the staffing needs of the institutions. OPOS is also responsible for providing service to CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation hiring authorities via the Individual Service Request process (See DOMDepartment Operations Manual Section 31060.9.3.3) to facilitate the appointment of peace officers.

• Selection Centers

  • OPOS has Selection Centers located in Northern, Central, and Southern California. These Selection Centers are responsible for administering the various testing components of the CO examinations and for conducting all background investigations required by law and by CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation policy. Through the Selection Centers, OPOS provides service to CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation hiring authorities within regional service areas who want to make peace officer appointments. The regional service areas are listed in DOMDepartment Operations Manual Section 31060.9.3.2 in accordance with the Selection Centers that assist the hiring authorities therein.

All fiscal services are under the direction of the Deputy Director, OFSOffice of Fiscal Services.

Accounting Services Branch (ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton) is responsible for the overall fiscal management of the department. Specifically, ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton is involved in the following activities:

• Plans, organizes and directs all accounting activities for the department. Included are activities associated with payables, receivables, cashiering, travel, trust and the administration of the Inmate Welfare Fund.

• Directs the development, preparation and presentation of financial reports and year-end statements on time and in conformance with legal requirements to control agencies.

• Forecasts short-term and long-term cash requirements and obligations, as a basis for maintaining adequate funds for labor, goods and services.

• Gathers, consults and distributes financial data and projections for executive management that will have substantial influence in adopting a departmental fiscal policy.

• Assists executive management in identifying sensitive fiscal-related issues and assists in developing strategies to address those issues.

• Provides oversight and consultation for the review of accounting systems for appropriate information, accuracy, controls and compliance to appropriate rules, regulations and laws. Assists in testing and upgrades to the accounting system.

• Interacts and consults with external control agencies (e.g., State Controller’s Office-SCOState Controller’s Office, Department of Finance-DOFDepartment Of Finance, Department of General Services-DGSDepartment of General Services) on complex accounting related activities.

• Provides managed oversight for numerous audits conducted by external agencies (e.g., California State Auditor, SCOState Controller’s Office, DOFDepartment Of Finance, and DGSDepartment of General Services) as they relate to accounting activities.

• Designs, recommends and implements a system of internal controls and reconciliation procedures for accounting and financial record keeping and reporting in compliance with Federal and State regulations, GAAP, and agency policies and procedures.

• Reviews and reports on programs’ / institutions’ internal controls as they relate to cash controls.

• Provides and directs the uniform implementation of statewide policies and procedures impacting accounting operations via Financial Information Memorandums.

• Develops or assists in the development of fiscal related projects that advances the department towards its mission.

ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton maintains offices (“Centers of Excellence”) in the following locations:

• Bakersfield

  • ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton-Bakersfield provides accounts payable services (excluding food, contracts and medical) for designated institutions and vendors. It is the office that processes parolee release funds (debit cards), as well as vacation and benefit trust payments for casual laborers.

• Corcoran

  • ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton-Corcoran processes travel-related transactions statewide including all advances, claims, business expense reimbursements, out-of-state trips, preparing the Out-of-State Travel Blanket, long-term assignments, relocation, in-state transportation, car rental and American Express payments.

• El Centro

  • ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton-El Centro provides payment processing services for all non-medical purchase orders (excluding food and contracts), service and expense orders and non-utility direct pay pays for assigned institutions. This office also processes direct fund transfer transactions from various state agencies including SCOState Controller’s Office, DGSDepartment of General Services, Prison Industry Authority, State Compensation Insurance Fund (worker’s compensation invoices), etc.

• Paso Robles

  • ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton-Paso Robles processes payments for all non-medical purchase orders for all food vendors statewide, purchase orders and contracts related to postage equipment; rental, leases, maintenance, refills, supplies and coordinates the Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) for vendors.

• Rancho Cucamonga

  • ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton-Rancho Cucamonga handles cashiering, utility payments and non-employee accounts receivables (reimbursements). Specifically, this office processes deposits, receipts, remittances, asset forfeitures; billing for private, state, federal and local governments, state-owned housing, grants, recycling; and provides payment services related to utilities, telephone, data services and Inmate Ward Labor.

• Sacramento

  • ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton-Sacramento handles administrative, general ledger, payroll accounts receivable, various accounts payable for headquarters programs, including non-medical purchase orders, service and expense orders, contracts for all institutions and headquarters programs, all medical payments, and inmate accounting functions. Reconciliations and year-end statements, federal drawdowns, salary advances, collections from ex-employees, inmate trust and restitution, capital outlay, leases, local assistance, medical and contract payments, legal settlements, employee and inmate property claims, CALPERS, G$mart, bank drafts, and accounting for closed facilities are some of the items processed by this office.

• Stockton

  • ASBOffices identified as: ASB Bakersfield, ASB Corcoran, ASB El Centro, ASB Paso Robles, ASB Rancho Cucamonga, ASB Sacramento, ASB Stockton-Stockton provides services for several Northern California Adult institutions and Division of Juvenile Justice Facilities. Ward trust and ward restitution, foster grandparent program, reporting of personal use of state vehicles, county claims for transportation and extradition, and payment processing for non-medical purchase orders and service expense orders for assigned institutions are handled by this office.

The Budget Management Branch develops, implements, and controls the annual CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget which is submitted to the legislature by January 10. The branch also reviews all CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation BCPs, coordinates budgetary studies; and prepares special reports for control agencies. Additionally, this branch provides fiscal control for CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operations; distributes budgeted funds for each division, parole program, and facility; reviews budget reports; performs policy cost analysis and labor relations fiscal analysis; and participates in labor relations negotiations.

The Fiscal Management and Standardization Branch oversees the development of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s fiscal management policies and operational standardization; coordinates and provides training, guidance, and mentoring on fiscal issues; collects, reviews, and analyzes complex fiscal data to achieve sound fiscal management practices; and coordinates the departmental response to various internal and external fiscal audits.

The Business Information System Project is the Department’s commitment to automate, standardize, and streamline business practices through the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. An ERP is a prepackaged suite of software applications designed to allow the Department to efficiently manage the human resources, financial, procurement/contract, facilities, risk, and business management functions on a real-time basis.

The Office of Business Services (OBSOffice of Business Services) consists of five support services sections that include: Procurement Section, Business Operations Section, Fleet Management and Acquisitions Section, and Contract Management, and the Statewide SB/DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises Program. 

The Business Management and Procurement Branch provides support services in the following areas, as well as, coordination with control agencies for the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation:

• Procurement Section provides support in the following areas:

  • Commodities Acquisition

  • Procurement Operations and Delegation Oversight

  • Rehabilitative Program Acquisition

  • Cal-Card program

  • Centralized procurement of CalPIA
    

• Business Operations Section provides support in the following areas:

  • Asset Management

  • Material Master Data

  • Correspondence and Reprographics

  • Mailroom Services

  • Records management

• Fleet Management and Acquisitions Section provides support in the following areas:

  • Fleet Management

  • Fleet Acquisitions

• Contract Management Branch provides support in the following areas:

  • Institution Service Contracts

  • Master Contracts

  • Construction Contracts

  • Service Contracts

  • Headquarter Contracts

The Facility Leasing and Maintenance Section provides services for the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s administrative and parole offices as well as modular units on institution grounds in the following areas:

• Coordination with control agencies.

• Acquisition of office sites.

• Building management/maintenance/alterations.

• Space planning.

• Lease management.

• Telecommunications/cellular telephones.

• Building security.

• Central office telephone directory.

The Food Services Section develops, administers, and monitors the feeding program for all institutions (utilizing the Department’s standardized menu); reviews and approves food service needs for existing prisons; coordinates with the CalPIA regarding food programs and products; provides training for food service staff in the institutions to maintain industry standards and compliance in food preparation, storage, and safe handling; participates in committee meetings that develops the policies and processes that impact the health and safety of the inmates (i.e. Food Borne Illness); works with the DCHCS and DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division) in developing food programs that address the medical/religious concerns of the inmate population; and assists the OFMOffice of Facilities Management (see FPCM) on issues relating to new prison construction.

The Contract Services (CSControl Services) has statewide responsibility for the administration of all contract activities to ensure that all CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation contracts and agreements are executed in compliance with State laws and regulations. The CSControl Services consists of four sections which include: Construction Contracts and Bid Packages Section (CCCorrectional Counselor&BPS); Institution Medical Contracts Section (IMCS); Institution Service Contracts Section (ISCS), Services Contracts Section (SCSServices Contracts Section); and two branch support units: Automation Support Unit and Special Projects/Policy Unit.

Construction Contracts & Bid Packages Section

• The Construction contracts & Bid Packages Section (CCCorrectional Counselor&BPS) coordinates all aspects of new prison construction contracts that include: advertising, bidding, awarding, preparing, and processing contract documents through the OAGOffice of the Attorney General. The CCCorrectional Counselor&BPS is responsible for facilitating the contracting process for the IDLIndustrial Disability Leave program, the energy management program and various public works projects for CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s institutions and other State owned facilities.

• The CCCorrectional Counselor&BPS prepares and processes a wide variety of new prison construction related contractual agreements for areas such as: architectural and engineering, construction testing, surveying, and inspection; and construction and program management services. Additionally, the CCCorrectional Counselor&BPS processes stop notices, escrow agreements, easements, property transfer grants, and rights-of-entry relating to construction sites.

Institution Medical Contracts Section

• The Institution Medical Contracts Section (IMCS) is responsible for all aspects of institution inmate medical service contracts exceeding $5,000. The IMCS also has statewide responsibility for preparing and processing all inmate medical service contracts, such as, but not limited to, physicians, various registries, hospitals, medical groups, and any other inmate medical services requested by the institutions. Responsibilities include advertising, bidding, awarding, and preparing and processing the original or amended contract documents for approval by Department of General Services (DGSDepartment of General Services) or OCSOffice of Correctional Safety under the Department’s delegated authority. The IMCS processes medical service contracts on an individual, statewide, regional, or multiple institution basis. The IMCS works closely with the DCHCS and institution Chief Medical Officers/HCMs regarding medical contract issues.

Institution Service Contracts Section

• The Institution Service Contracts Section (ISCS) is responsible for all aspects of institution service contracts exceeding $5,000, and has statewide responsibility for preparing and processing all non-medical contracts requested by CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions. Responsibilities include advertising, bidding, awarding, preparing, and processing the original or amended service contract documents for approval by the DGSDepartment of General Services or CSControl Services under the Department’s delegated authority. The ISCS processes service contracts on an individual, statewide, regional, or multiple institution basis.

Services Contracts Section

• The Services Contracts Section (SCSServices Contracts Section) coordinates all aspects of service contracts for headquarters and DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD). Responsibilities include advertising, bidding, awarding, preparing, and processing the original or amended contract documents for approval by the DGSDepartment of General Services or CSControl Services under the Department’s delegated authority.

The RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch facilitates and manages on behalf of the Secretary the policy and regulatory development process for the Adult Operations and Adult Programs of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation by overseeing the revision, publication, distribution and archiving of regulations in the Title 15, Division 3, and the statewide operation policy in the DOMDepartment Operations Manual (see DOMDepartment Operations Manual Chapter 1, Article 6 Regulation and Policy Directives). The RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch partners with divisions, offices and programs to ensure that their policies and regulations are clear, consistent, concise, authoritative, current and flexible enough to serve the multifaceted operations of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. It assists the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation divisions, offices, and institution/facility staff in preparing policy directives that are consistent with applicable State laws and regulations. The branch also works with department programs to ensure that proposed regulation and DOMDepartment Operations Manual revisions are vetted with department stakeholders that may be impacted by the changes proposed. RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch staff also work with operating divisions to develop Administrative and Informational Bulletins.

RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch staff evaluate all regulation and DOMDepartment Operations Manual proposals for potential conflicts with existing laws, regulations, or policies and manages the printing and distribution of the Notices of Change to Regulations and the DOMDepartment Operations Manual (NCRs and NCDOMs) to staff department-wide and all interested parties. Since all Title 15 regulations must meet Administrative Procedure Act (APAAdministrative Procedure Act) requirements, the RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch staff work with the Office of Administrative Law (OALOffice of Administrative Law) to file rulemaking packages, issue public notices regarding regulation changes published in the OALOffice of Administrative Law’s Notice Register, and manage the public phase of the department’s regulation adoption. Consistent with the APAAdministrative Procedure Act, staff schedule and hold public hearings regarding proposed regulation changes and coordinate with the responsible department program the drafting of responses to public comments generated by proposed regulatory changes. The RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch also maintains Intranet and Internet Homepages that features all pending and recently adopted changes to the regulations and DOMDepartment Operations Manual.

The RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch is also the custodian of the Department’s most sensitive tactical and law enforcement policies. These are contained in the DOMDepartment Operations Manual, section 55000. All revisions and changes to these policies are managed through the Statewide Restricted DOMDepartment Operations Manual coordinator position that resides in RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch.

The RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch manages the development and revisions of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation forms to ensure compliance with applicable laws, (GCGovernment Code 14772), department regulations, and policies; maintains and distributes the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation forms catalog, and acts as the forms liaison with other State agencies; and arranges for and coordinates the printing of department forms. The department’s statewide Forms Coordinator resides in RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch.

The RPMBRegulation and Policy Management Branch also maintains a Department rulemaking and policy library that consists of a reference collection and public records held in accordance with the APAAdministrative Procedure Act. The library contains branch, topical, historic, and background files for past regulation and DOMDepartment Operations Manual revisions, forms catalog, requests for determination of underground regulations, and administrative and informational bulletins.

The Director, Division of Administrative Services or designee is responsible for ensuring that the contents of this Article are kept current and accurate.