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

1. Discrimination Investigation:

   • Employment complaints
   • Housing discrimination
   • Public accommodation access
   • State-funded programs
   • Business establishments

2. Legal Proceedings:

   • Case prosecution
   • Court representation
   • Mediation services
   • Settlement negotiations
   • Attorney fee recovery

Strategic Programs

1. Pay Data Reporting:

   • Data collection
   • Analysis and reporting
   • Compliance monitoring
   • Trend identification

2. Prevention Initiatives:

   • Public education
   • Outreach programs
   • Strategic planning
   • Discrimination prevention

Regulatory Oversight

1. Civil Rights Council:

   • Regulation development
   • Public hearings
   • Policy guidance
   • Legal interpretation

2. Compliance Programs:

   • Business oversight
   • Housing provider monitoring
   • Employment practices
   • Access requirements

Administrative Structure

The Department operates through specialized divisions:

1. Executive Office:

   • Policy Direction
   • Strategic Planning
   • External Affairs
   • Legal Coordination

2. Enforcement Division:

   • Complaint Investigation
   • Case Management
   • Mediation Services
   • Legal Prosecution

3. Prevention Programs:

   • Education Services
   • Outreach Activities
   • Training Programs
   • Technical Assistance

4. Administrative Services:

   • Operations Support
   • Data Management
   • Financial Services
   • Human Resources

Funding Allocation Process

1. Program Planning:

   • Case assessment
   • Resource allocation
   • Priority setting
   • Strategic goals

2. Implementation Strategy:

   • Investigation procedures
   • Enforcement actions
   • Prevention activities
   • Support services

3. Operational Support:

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

4. 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