California Department of Finance

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Department of Finance
915 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Per the Governor’s directive, all hiring is suspended as of August 31, 2010. We will update this page as more information becomes available.

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Our Mission

Serve as the Governor's chief fiscal policy advisor.
Promote responsible resource allocation through the state's annual financial plan.
Ensure the financial integrity of the state.

California Budget

Through a year-long process, the Department of Finance prepares, explains and administers California's annual financial plan, the California Budget. The Governor submits the Governor's Budget to the Legislature in January, it is revised in May, and the fiscal year begins July 1.