Office Closures

In accordance with Governor’s Executive Order S-12-10, effective August 1, 2010,and until further notice, the offices of the Commission on State Mandates will be closed on the second, third, and fourth Fridays of each month. Please contact Nancy Patton at (916) 323-3562 if you have questions.

The Commission on State Mandates carries out three distinct statutory responsibilities: First, the Commission adjudicates test claims of local entities that allege the existence of reimbursable state-mandated programs. Second, the Commission hears and decides claims that the Controller has incorrectly reduced payments for reimbursement claims. Third, the Commission determines the existence of significant financial distress for applicant counties that seek to reduce their general assistance standards of aid.

To Contact The Commission on State Mandates:

Commission on State Mandates
980 9th Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 323-3562 (Phone)
(916) 445-0278 (Fax)
Email