Budget Trends and Highlights (2022-2025)

Position Growth

• Overall Trend: Positions increased from 2,934.0 in 2022-23 to 3,506.9 in 2024-25 (19.5% growth)
• Major Divisions:
  • Consumer Affairs Administration: 789.3 positions
  • Bureau of Automotive Repair: 610.4 positions
  • Board of Registered Nursing: 229.8 positions
  • Medical Board of California: 190.6 positions
• Total Workforce: 3,506.9 positions across all programs

Budget Fluctuations

• Total Budget: Increased from $626.0 million in 2022-23 to $755.8 million in 2024-25 (20.7% growth)
• General Fund: Decreased from $26.1 million to $7.3 million
• Special Funds: Various professional board and bureau funds
• Program Growth: Consistent increases across most boards and bureaus

Program Funding (2024-25)

• Largest Programs:
  • Bureau of Automotive Repair: $216.9 million
  • Consumer Affairs Administration: $152.0 million
  • Medical Board of California: $83.4 million
  • Board of Registered Nursing: $66.8 million
  • Contractors' State License Board: $82.9 million

Major Funding Codes and Sources

Program Codes

• 1100-1240: Professional Licensing Boards
• 1400-1450: Regulatory Bureaus
• 1425-1426: Administrative Services

Funding Source Codes

• 0001 - General Fund: Core operations ($7.3 million)
• 0069 - Barbering and Cosmetology Fund: $22.0 million
• 0239 - Private Security Services Fund: $18.8 million
• 0305 - Private Postsecondary Education Fund: $17.3 million
• Multiple Special Funds: Program-specific funding

Major Projects and Initiatives

Professional Licensing

1. Healthcare Boards:

   • Medical licensure and oversight
   • Nursing program administration
   • Pharmacy regulation
   • Mental health practitioner licensing

2. Technical Professions:

   • Contractor licensing
   • Engineering and surveying
   • Automotive repair
   • Security services

Consumer Protection

1. Enforcement Programs:

   • Complaint investigation
   • Disciplinary actions
   • Consumer restitution
   • Compliance monitoring

2. Education and Outreach:

   • Consumer awareness
   • Professional education
   • Public information
   • Industry guidance

Administrative Services

1. Centralized Support:

   • Investigation services
   • Legal services
   • Information technology
   • Administrative operations

2. Program Oversight:

   • Policy development
   • Legislative affairs
   • Strategic planning
   • Performance monitoring

Administrative Structure

The Department operates through specialized divisions:

1. Executive Office:

   • Policy Direction
   • Strategic Planning
   • Legislative Affairs
   • Public Relations

2. Professional Boards:

   • Healthcare Licensing
   • Technical Professions
   • Consumer Services
   • Public Safety

3. Regulatory Bureaus:

   • Automotive Repair
   • Security Services
   • Private Education
   • Cannabis Control

4. Support Services:

   • Legal Affairs
   • Investigation
   • Information Technology
   • Administrative Services

Funding Allocation Process

1. Program Planning:

   • Workload assessment
   • Resource allocation
   • Fee structure review
   • Strategic objectives

2. Implementation Strategy:

   • Licensing operations
   • Enforcement activities
   • Consumer protection
   • Administrative support

3. Operational Support:

   • Staff development
   • Technology systems
   • Process improvement
   • Quality assurance

4. Performance Monitoring:

   • Service metrics
   • Enforcement outcomes
   • Financial management
   • Program effectiveness

Sources: [1] California State Budget 2024-25 [2] Department of Consumer Affairs Strategic Plan [3] Professional Licensing Board Reports [4] Bureau of Automotive Repair Statistics [5] Consumer Protection Enforcement Initiative [6] Administrative Operations Manual [7] Legislative Oversight Reports