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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 29005 County Budget Accounting Standards

§ 29005 County Budget Accounting Standards

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§ 29005 County Budget Accounting Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The state makes rules to keep county budgets the same and easy to understand.
  • •Counties must use the same forms for their budgets, but they can add extra details if they want.
  • •If a county wants to change how the budget info looks, they need the state's okay first.

Example

A county wants to add a new section to their budget form to show how much money is spent on parks.

The county can add the extra info, but they must keep the required details clear. If they want to change how the form looks, they need the Controller's approval.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 29005 County Budget Accounting Standards

(a) The Controller shall promulgate such rules, regulations, and classifications as are deemed necessary and commensurate with the accounting procedures for counties prescribed pursuant to Section 30200 to secure standards of uniformity among the various counties and to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The rules, regulations, and classifications shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 30200. (b) The Controller shall prescribe the forms required to be used in presenting the required information in the budget document after consultation with the Committee on County Accounting Procedures, which committee is provided for in Section 30201. Any county may add to the information required, or display it in more detail, provided that the financial information and the classifications or items required to be included in the budget are clearly and completely set forth. Any change proposed by a county in the arrangement of the information required on the forms shall be subject to review and approval by the Controller. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 12. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

informationregulationportthe controllerthe california controllercounty accounting proceduresuniformityaccordance

Related Statutes

  • § 53136 Federal Audit Compliance
  • § 11019.7 Mail Privacy Protection Rules
  • § 11019.81 Tribal Consultation Requirements
  • § 11096 State Publication Distribution Rules
  • § 22854.5 Health Plan Cost Disclosure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 29005.
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