1700 - Civil Rights Department
Budget Trends and Highlights (2022-2025)
Position Growth
- Overall Trend: Positions increased from 281.1 in 2022-23 to 330.3 in 2024-25 (17.5% growth)
- Division Distribution:
- Civil Rights Law Administration: 329.3 positions
- Civil Rights Council: 1.0 position
- Total Workforce: 330.3 positions across all programs
Budget Fluctuations
- Total Budget: Decreased from $63.2 million in 2022-23 to $62.3 million in 2024-25 (-1.5% change)
- General Fund: Decreased from $57.5 million to $55.7 million
- Federal Trust Fund: Maintained at $6.1 million
- Civil Rights Enforcement Fund: Added $0.5 million
Program Funding (2024-25)
- Civil Rights Law Administration: $61.6 million
- Civil Rights Council: $0.2 million
- DOJ Legal Services: $0.4 million
- Total Expenditures: $62.3 million
Major Funding Codes and Sources
Program Codes
- 1490 - Civil Rights Law Administration: Core enforcement activities
- 1495 - Civil Rights Council: Regulatory oversight
- 1500 - DOJ Legal Services: Legal support services
Funding Source Codes
- 0001 - General Fund: Core operations ($55.7 million)
- 0890 - Federal Trust Fund: Federal programs ($6.1 million)
- 3246 - Civil Rights Enforcement Fund: Enforcement activities ($0.5 million)
Major Projects and Initiatives
Civil Rights Enforcement
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Discrimination Investigation:
- Employment complaints
- Housing discrimination
- Public accommodation access
- State-funded programs
- Business establishments
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Legal Proceedings:
- Case prosecution
- Court representation
- Mediation services
- Settlement negotiations
- Attorney fee recovery
Strategic Programs
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Pay Data Reporting:
- Data collection
- Analysis and reporting
- Compliance monitoring
- Trend identification
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Prevention Initiatives:
- Public education
- Outreach programs
- Strategic planning
- Discrimination prevention
Regulatory Oversight
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Civil Rights Council:
- Regulation development
- Public hearings
- Policy guidance
- Legal interpretation
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Compliance Programs:
- Business oversight
- Housing provider monitoring
- Employment practices
- Access requirements
Administrative Structure
The Department operates through specialized divisions:
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Executive Office:
- Policy Direction
- Strategic Planning
- External Affairs
- Legal Coordination
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Enforcement Division:
- Complaint Investigation
- Case Management
- Mediation Services
- Legal Prosecution
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Prevention Programs:
- Education Services
- Outreach Activities
- Training Programs
- Technical Assistance
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Administrative Services:
- Operations Support
- Data Management
- Financial Services
- Human Resources
Funding Allocation Process
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Program Planning:
- Case assessment
- Resource allocation
- Priority setting
- Strategic goals
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Implementation Strategy:
- Investigation procedures
- Enforcement actions
- Prevention activities
- Support services
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Operational Support:
- Staff development
- Technology systems
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
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Performance Monitoring:
- Case outcomes
- Resolution rates
- Program impact
- Service efficiency
Sources: [1] California State Budget 2024-25 [2] Government Code Title 2, Division 3, Part 2.8 [3] Civil Rights Department Strategic Plan [4] Civil Rights Council Regulations [5] Federal Civil Rights Program Guidelines [6] Department Performance Reports [7] Civil Rights Enforcement Statistics