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
Accounting
The Accounting Unit is responsible for the reporting of contract budgets and expenditures for all CDCR’s rehabilitative programs, which include In-Prison, Office of Correctional Education, and Community-Based programs. Our accounting staff implements policy, plans and procedures to effectively work toward the goals and objectives set forth by our division and executive authority while ensuring the integrity of accounting practices and principles. Critical functions of the Accounting Unit are to track and process invoices from submission through dispute resolution, as well as perform annual year-end liquidations, reconciliation and accrual of contract budgets. Accounting Services is also responsible for tracking of Budget Transfer Request, Advance Payment Request, responding to audit letter inquiries and Contractor Purchase Request.
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 a half billion dollar 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 offender 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 through innovative technology solutions to enrich the lives of offenders during their rehabilitative process.