Office of Program Support
As part of CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs, the Office of Program Support (OPS) consists of the several units focused on providing support and outreach to all of DRP.
Administrative Section
Billing & Invoicing
The Billing & Invoicing Unit is responsible for the review and approval of budget transfer request, payments for services, goods, contracts, and other non-salary expenses, incurred by all CDCR’s rehabilitative programs, which include In-Prison, Office of Correctional Education, and Community-Based programs. The Billing/Invoicing units ensure invoices are accurate, processed in a timely manner, and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Invoicing staff are assigned by Vendor but work as a team to process invoices. We strive to be recognized as an efficient, responsible, and friendly team that is valued by all.
Fiscal
The Fiscal Unit provides budgetary and fiscal support throughout the Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP). It manages and supports DRP’s budget by providing allotments to each program area and working with analysts in each area to maintain annual projections on a monthly basis. The Fiscal Services Unit works with internal program areas to analyze and amend Budget Change Proposals (BCP) and help manage budget authority through all annual budgetary processes. Additionally, the Fiscal Services Unit assists in the preparation and review of responses to the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), Department of Finance (DOF), and the Legislature on behalf of DRP.
Personnel Services & Business Services
The Personnel Services Unit manages the human resources function at DRP. The team provides high quality human resources support and services regarding employee recruitment and selection processes, employee evaluation, employee assistance and discipline, and employee/employer relations.
The Business Services Unit provides support to all DRP staff in the areas of facilities management, fleet management and communication services.
Procurement
The Procurement Unit ensures on-time receipt of best-value commodities and services to support the rehabilitative mission.
Portfolio & Media Section
Portfolio – Data
The Portfolio Data Unit compiles, analyzes and provides ongoing rehabilitative program related data information and reports to and for internal/external stakeholders.
Portfolio – Projects
The Portfolio Projects Unit provides business related management and assistance for the various DRP portfolio products available for departmental and/or incarcerated individual use.
Portfolio – Research and Fidelity
The Research and Fidelity Unit is the designated liaison with the CDCR’s Office of Research for research projects related to DRP. The Research and Fidelity Unit provides guidance and support to DRP units for program accountability reviews, program fidelity measurements and quality management reporting. Additionally, the Unit maintains curriculum in DRP’s case management database.
Portfolio – Training
The Portfolio Training Unit provides all training support to all DRP staff.
Media – Creative Services
The Creative Services Unit delivers innovative messaging solutions through design and technology to promote and support DRP’s rehabilitative efforts.
Media – Education Technology
The Education Technology Unit delivers correctional education programs through innovative technology solutions to enrich the lives of those incarcerated during their rehabilitative process.
Media – Learning Management Services
The Learning Management System Unit (LMSU) manages the day-to-day operations of the incarcerated-student based Learning Management System. The unit works administratively to ensure that incarcerated students receive educational material through their laptop devices.