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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 1§ 11255 State Fund Transfer Procedures

§ 11255 State Fund Transfer Procedures

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§ 11255 State Fund Transfer Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can move money between different accounts without writing checks.
  • •This makes paying bills between state offices faster and easier.
  • •The state keeps track of all the money moves so nothing gets lost.

Example

The Department of Education needs to pay the Department of Transportation for school buses.

Instead of writing a check, the state just moves the money from one account to another. Both departments see the change in their records.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11255 State Fund Transfer Procedures

The Controller may establish procedures whereby some or all of the payments between funds and appropriations within a state agency and between funds and appropriations of different state agencies may be made by transfers upon his accounts in lieu of making such payments by claims and warrants. Corresponding entries shall be made on the accounts of the agency or agencies concerned. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 451.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Controllerpaymentsfunds and appropriationstransfersclaims and warrants

Related Statutes

  • § 11260 State Agency Fund Transfers
  • § 11251 State Agency Financial Adjustments
  • § 11252 Financial Adjustment Requests
  • § 13295.5 Interagency Services Charges
  • § 13296 State Agency Audit Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 11255.
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