Commission On State Mandates
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Commission on State Mandates is a small government agency in the government administration sector, based in Sacramento, California. It was established as a quasi-judicial body to resolve disputes between state and local governments over reimbursement for state-mandated local programs. The agency operates under the framework of the California Constitution, article XIII B, section 6, with the goal of relieving court congestion. Its primary customers are state and local government entities within California seeking determinations on reimbursable costs for mandated programs. By providing a formal dispute-resolution mechanism, the commission clarifies obligations and supports adherence to constitutional requirements.