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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 2§ 12412 State Appropriation Account Tracking

§ 12412 State Appropriation Account Tracking

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§ 12412 State Appropriation Account Tracking

Key Takeaways

  • •The state has a person called the Controller who keeps track of all the state's money.
  • •The Controller must make a separate list for each thing the state spends money on.
  • •Each list must show how much money is left that hasn't been spent yet.

Example

The state gives money to schools for new books.

The Controller makes a list just for school books and shows how much of that money is left to spend.

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§ 12412 State Appropriation Account Tracking

The Controller shall keep and state all accounts in which the State is interested and keep a separate account under the head of each specific appropriation, showing at all times the undisbursed balance of the appropriation. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1298.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Controllerspecific appropriationundisbursed balance

Related Statutes

  • § 12410 State Fiscal Audit Authority
  • § 12411 Public Revenue Management Plans
  • § 12412.1 State Budget Accounting Reports
  • § 12413 State Treasurer Account Management
  • § 12415 Account Verification Under Oath

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12412.
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