§ 19760 State Payroll Position Verification

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•State workers can't get paid if they don't legally have their job.
•No one in the government can sign or approve payment for someone who isn't supposed to be in that job.
•This rule is for all state jobs, not just some.

Example

A person is hired as a teacher but doesn't have the right license.

The state can't pay this person because they don't legally have the job. Anyone who tries to pay them anyway is breaking the law.

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§ 19760 State Payroll Position Verification

It is unlawful for any State officer or employee to draw, sign, issue, or authorize the drawing, signing, or issuing of any warrant or check payable out of State funds, to pay any salary or compensation to any one holding a position in the State civil service, if such person does not lawfully hold such position. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 123.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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State officer or employee State civil service lawfully hold such position

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19760.

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