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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 2.2§ 11272 Vendor Payment Procedures

§ 11272 Vendor Payment Procedures

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 11272 Vendor Payment Procedures

This law says the county must help people on welfare by giving them money in a safe way and teaching them how to manage it better.

Key Takeaways

  • •The county can send welfare money directly to the person or the place they need to pay (like a landlord or daycare).
  • •They have to give families tips on how to manage money better.
  • •They must also tell families about other services that can help them.
  • •The county has to make sure payments are made on time and correctly.

Example

A single mom gets welfare money to pay for her kid's daycare.

The county can either send the money to her to pay the daycare or send it straight to the daycare. They also have to give her tips on how to handle money and tell her about places that can help.

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

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§ 11272 Vendor Payment Procedures

When restricted payments are provided to a recipient, the county welfare department shall do all of the following: (a) Issue the vendor or two-party payment by one of the following methods, at the discretion of the county: (1) Mail or delivery to the recipient for delivery to the service provider. (2) Mail or delivery directly to the service provider. (b) Do the following in order to develop greater ability on the part of the recipient to manage funds in such a manner as to protect the welfare of the family: (1) Provide each family with informational materials designed to improve the recipient’s ability to manage funds. (2) Refer the family to appropriate services where these exist. (c) Provide for timely and correct vendor payments and two-party payments. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 97, Sec. 3.5. Effective June 30, 1991. Operative August 1, 1991, by Sec. 30 of Ch. 97.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

restricted paymentsvendor paymentstwo-party paymentscounty welfare department

Related Statutes

  • § 11271.5 Restricted Homeless Assistance Payments
  • § 11273 Homeless Assistance Mismanagement
  • § 10052 Financial Assistance Definition
  • § 10618.5 Calfresh Medi-Cal Enrollment Notice
  • § 11218 Breastfeeding Rights In Welfare Offices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11272.
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