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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 5Ch. 6Art. 3§ 17602 County Social Services Funding

§ 17602 County Social Services Funding

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§ 17602 County Social Services Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •The state gives money to counties every month for social services like helping kids and families.
  • •The amount of money each county gets is based on how much they got in the past, like in 1990-91.
  • •Some counties get extra money for specific programs, like youth centers or foundations.
  • •If there's leftover money from the year before, some counties can get more to cover costs they didn't get enough for.

Example

Los Angeles County gets money every month to help pay for programs that support kids and families.

The state looks at how much Los Angeles County got in 1990-91 and gives them the same amount each month. Some of this money is specifically for places like the Sugar Ray Robinson Youth Foundation to help kids.

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

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§ 17602 County Social Services Funding

(a) On or before the 27th day of the month, the Controller shall allocate to counties the amounts deposited and remaining unexpended and unreserved on the 15th day of the month in the Social Services Subaccount of the Sales Tax Account of the Local Revenue Fund, pursuant to schedules developed by the Department of Finance in conjunction with the appropriate state departments based on the estimated 1991–92 expenditures as contained in the Budget Act for programs set forth in subdivision (b), the Controller shall make monthly allocations to counties of the funds deposited into the Social Services Subaccount of the Sales Tax Account of the Local Revenue Fund. These allocations shall be made to the Social Services Account of the local health and welfare trust fund. The programs to be funded in accordance with the schedule are those set forth in Sections 1794, 1904, 10101, 10101.1, 11322, 11322.2, 12306, 15200, 15204.2, and 18906.5 of this code, and Section 123940 of the Health and Safety Code and the program set forth in Section 1806, as funded in the Governor’s proposed budget. The schedule for the 1991–92 fiscal year shall be considered final on October 1, 1991. (b) (1) For the 1991–92 fiscal year and every fiscal year thereafter, the Controller shall allocate an amount from the Social Services Subaccount to counties that equals the amount those counties receive pursuant to Sections 16265 to 16265.7, inclusive, of the Government Code in the 1990–91 fiscal year. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, counties may use these funds as authorized by Section 16265.7 of the Government Code. (c) (1) Pursuant to schedules developed by the Department of Finance, in conjunction with the Department of the Youth Authority, based on the estimated 1991–92 fiscal year expenditures as contained in the 1991–92 proposed Governor’s Budget for programs impacted by the realignment and contained in the allocations to counties of the funds deposited into the Social Services Subaccount of the Sales Tax Account in the Local Revenue Fund. The programs set forth in Sections 894, 1794, and 1904 shall be funded in accordance with the schedules adopted pursuant to this subdivision. (2) (A) Counties that receive allocations pursuant to Article 24.5 (commencing with Section 894) of Chapter 2 of Division 2, Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 1790) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5 and Article 10 (commencing with Section 1900) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5 shall receive the same allocation for the 1991–92 fiscal year that they received for the 1990–91 fiscal year. (B) (i) Of the amount allocated to San Bernardino County under this section for the 1991–92 fiscal year, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) shall be designated for the Regional Youth Education Center. (ii) Of the amount allocated to Los Angeles County under this section for the 1991–92 fiscal year, four hundred eighty-nine thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($489,486) shall be designated for the Sugar Ray Robinson Youth Foundation, and one hundred forty thousand eight hundred dollars ($140,800) shall be allocated for the John Rossi Youth Foundation, Inc. (C) Funding allocated to counties under this section for the 1991–92 fiscal year for programs set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1900) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5 shall be allocated to previously funded youth services bureaus at the 1990–91 fiscal year level. (d) Subject to the availability of funds from the 1990–91 fiscal year, the Counties of Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lake, Madera, Nevada, Placer, Riverside, Santa Cruz, and Yuba may be reimbursed for underallocated Child Welfare Services’ Program costs from unused Child Welfare Services’ Program funds to reflect Public Employees’ Retirement System contributions credits in the 1991–92 fiscal year. (e) For the 1992–93 fiscal year and fiscal years thereafter, the allocations by the Controller to each county and city and county shall equal the amounts received in the prior fiscal year by each county and city and county from the Sales Tax Account and the Sales Tax Growth Account for deposit into the social services account of the local health and welfare trust fund. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 499. Effective September 29, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

social services subaccountgovernorhealthsafetysales tax accountlocal revenue fundconjunctionlos angeles

Related Statutes

  • § 17600.15 Sales Tax Revenue Allocation
  • § 17601 Mental Health Fund Allocation
  • § 17608.10 Health Account Funding Requirements
  • § 17601.75 County Family Support Funding
  • § 17603 Local Health Fund Allocations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 17602.
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