Budget Trends and Highlights (2022-2025)

Position Growth

• Overall Trend: Positions increased from 4,930.6 in 2022-23 to 5,920.4 in 2024-25 (20.1% growth)
• Division Distribution: 2,134.0 Legal Services, 1,369.0 Law Enforcement, 1,246.9 Justice Information Services
• Support Staff: 1,170.5 positions in Administration
• Total Workforce: Nearly 6,000 positions across all divisions

Budget Fluctuations

• Total Budget: Increased from $1.15 billion in 2022-23 to $1.28 billion in 2024-25 (11.3% growth)
• General Fund: Increased from $457.0 million to $487.3 million
• Special Funds: Significant funding from various special accounts and fees
• Federal Support: Stable federal funding at approximately $70.5 million

Program Funding (2024-25)

• Legal Services: $686.0 million
• Law Enforcement: $345.0 million
• Justice Information: $252.8 million
• Administration: $180.6 million (distributed)

Major Funding Codes and Sources

Program Codes

• 0435 - Division of Legal Services: Legal representation and counsel
• 0440 - Law Enforcement: Criminal investigation and enforcement
• 0445 - California Justice Information Services: Data systems and support
• 9900100/200 - Administration: Operational support (distributed)

Funding Source Codes

• 0001 - General Fund: Core state funding ($487.3 million)
• 0017 - Fingerprint Fees Account: Background checks ($93.4 million)
• 0460 - Dealers Record of Sale: Firearms regulation ($37.5 million)
• 0890 - Federal Trust Fund: Federal programs ($70.5 million)
• 3086 - DNA Identification Fund: Forensic services ($35.1 million)
• 3087 - Unfair Competition Law Fund: Consumer protection ($43.8 million)

Major Projects and Initiatives

Legal Services

1. Civil Law:

   • Environmental protection
   • Consumer protection
   • Antitrust enforcement
   • Public rights defense

2. Criminal Law:

   • Appeals representation
   • Prosecution support
   • Legal guidance
   • Justice system support

3. Public Rights:

   • Civil rights enforcement
   • Environmental justice
   • Consumer advocacy
   • Constitutional protection

Law Enforcement

1. Criminal Investigation:

   • Major crimes
   • Organized crime
   • Cybercrime
   • Financial fraud

2. Firearms Regulation:

   • Background checks
   • Dealer oversight
   • Safety enforcement
   • Registration systems

3. Special Operations:

   • Task force coordination
   • Intelligence gathering
   • Interstate operations
   • Special investigations

Administrative Structure

The Department operates through multiple divisions:

1. Executive Office:

   • Attorney General
   • Chief Deputy
   • Special Programs
   • Public Affairs

2. Legal Divisions:

   • Civil Law
   • Criminal Law
   • Public Rights
   • Appeals and Writs

3. Law Enforcement:

   • Investigation
   • Intelligence
   • Special Operations
   • Forensic Services

4. Support Services:

   • Administration
   • Information Technology
   • Human Resources
   • Fiscal Operations

Funding Allocation Process

1. Program Planning:

   • Need assessment
   • Resource allocation
   • Priority setting
   • Performance goals

2. Implementation Strategy:

   • Case management
   • Investigation protocols
   • Service delivery
   • Resource deployment

3. Operational Support:

   • Staff development
   • Technology systems
   • Facility management
   • Administrative services

4. Performance Monitoring:

   • Case tracking
   • Program evaluation
   • Outcome measurement
   • Quality assurance

Sources: [1] California State Budget 2024-25 [2] Department of Justice Strategic Plan [3] Attorney General's Annual Report [4] Law Enforcement Statistical Report [5] Civil Law Division Guidelines [6] Criminal Justice Information Systems Plan [7] Public Rights Division Report