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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 6Ch. 8Art. 2§ 18478 County Relief Cost Recovery

§ 18478 County Relief Cost Recovery

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§ 18478 County Relief Cost Recovery

Key Takeaways

  • •If a county refuses help from the state, the state can step in and run the relief program anyway.
  • •The county has to pay its share of the costs for this help.
  • •The state will bill the county, and the county must pay up twice a year.

Example

Imagine your town says no to state money for food banks.

The state can still run the food banks in your town, but your town has to pay its part of the bill. The state will send the bill, and your town has to pay it in January and June.

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

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§ 18478 County Relief Cost Recovery

The department may operate the relief administration in any county after the denial of financial assistance to the county in accordance with the provisions of Section 18477, and the county proportion of the costs thereof shall be charged against the county and shall be a proper charge against the county. The department shall certify to the county auditor any amounts so charged against the county, the county auditor shall include in his state settlement report rendered to the Controller in the months of January and June the amounts so certified and due under the provisions of this section, and the county treasurer, at the time of the settlement with the state in such months, shall pay to the State Treasurer, upon the order of the Controller, the amounts due under the provisions of this section. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 18523 County Relief Payment Estimates
  • § 18471 Relief Standards Administration
  • § 18472 County Relief Budget Limits
  • § 18477 County Compliance Procedures
  • § 18455 County Relief Aid Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 18478.
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