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The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was established in 2012 by consolidating the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) and most operations of the State Personnel Board.
Answer: True
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was indeed established in 2012 through the consolidation of the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) and most operations of the State Personnel Board, as stated in the source material.
The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA), CalHR's predecessor, was formed in 1991 as a result of a Governor's reorganization act.
Answer: False
The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) was formed in 1981, not 1991, as a result of a Governor's reorganization act.
Prior to the creation of DPA in 1981, the State Personnel Board (SPB) shared personnel agency responsibilities with several other executive branch entities.
Answer: False
Prior to the creation of DPA in 1981, the State Personnel Board (SPB) was the sole personnel agency in the executive branch, not one that shared responsibilities with several other entities.
CalHR initially reported directly to the Governor after its creation in 2012.
Answer: True
Upon its creation in 2012, CalHR indeed initially reported directly to the Governor, before being moved to the Government Operations Agency in 2013.
The move of CalHR into the Government Operations Agency occurred in 2012, the same year it was formed.
Answer: False
CalHR was moved into the Government Operations Agency in 2013, a year after its formation in 2012, not in the same year.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was responsible for the reorganization plan in 2012 that created CalHR.
Answer: False
Governor Jerry Brown, not Arnold Schwarzenegger, was responsible for the reorganization plan in 2012 that led to the creation of CalHR.
The initial purpose of the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) was to administer all aspects of the State personnel system, including those not subject to collective bargaining.
Answer: False
The initial purpose of DPA was to administer aspects of the State personnel system subject to collective bargaining, not all aspects including those not subject to it.
The responsibility for allocating State positions to the appropriate civil service classification was transferred from the State Personnel Board to DPA in 1984.
Answer: True
The responsibility for allocating State positions to civil service classification was indeed transferred from the State Personnel Board to DPA in 1984.
The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) was created in 1981 as a result of a legislative initiative, not a Governor's reorganization act.
Answer: False
The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) was created in 1981 as a result of a Governor's reorganization act, not a legislative initiative.
The stated goal for moving CalHR into the Government Operations Agency was to centralize all state employee benefits under one roof, regardless of agency.
Answer: False
The stated goal for moving CalHR into the Government Operations Agency was to streamline state operations and improve efficiency in managing California's workforce, not specifically to centralize all state employee benefits.
The State Personnel Board (SPB) was consolidated with DPA to form CalHR, and it no longer exists as a separate entity.
Answer: False
While most operations of the State Personnel Board (SPB) were consolidated with DPA to form CalHR, the SPB still exists as a separate entity, as indicated by its listing as a department under the Government Operations Agency.
In what year was the California Department of Human Resources officially formed under its current name?
Answer: 2012
The California Department of Human Resources was officially formed under its current name in 2012, through the consolidation of DPA and most operations of the State Personnel Board.
Which agency was the predecessor to the California Department of Human Resources?
Answer: Department of Personnel Administration (DPA)
The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) was the predecessor agency to the California Department of Human Resources, formed in 1981.
What two entities were consolidated to create the California Department of Human Resources in 2012?
Answer: Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) and most operations of the State Personnel Board
The California Department of Human Resources was created in 2012 by consolidating the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) and most operations of the State Personnel Board.
When was the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) created?
Answer: 1981
The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) was created in 1981 as a result of a Governor's reorganization act.
What was the initial purpose of the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) upon its creation?
Answer: To administer aspects of the State personnel system subject to collective bargaining.
Upon its creation, the initial purpose of the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) was to administer those aspects of the State personnel system that had become subject to collective bargaining under the Ralph C. Dills Act.
In what year was the responsibility for allocating State positions to civil service classification transferred from the State Personnel Board (SPB) to DPA?
Answer: 1984
The responsibility for allocating State positions to civil service classification was transferred from the State Personnel Board (SPB) to DPA in 1984.
Who was the Governor responsible for the reorganization plan in 2012 that led to the creation of CalHR?
Answer: Jerry Brown
Governor Jerry Brown was responsible for the reorganization plan in 2012 that led to the creation of CalHR.
What was the initial reporting structure for CalHR immediately after its creation in 2012?
Answer: It reported directly to the Governor.
Immediately after its creation in 2012, CalHR initially reported directly to the Governor.
When was CalHR moved into the newly created Government Operations Agency?
Answer: 2013
CalHR was moved into the newly created Government Operations Agency in 2013, a year after its formation.
What was the stated goal behind moving CalHR into the Government Operations Agency?
Answer: To streamline state operations and improve efficiency in managing California's workforce.
The stated goal behind moving CalHR into the Government Operations Agency was to streamline state operations and improve efficiency in managing California's workforce.
Prior to the creation of DPA in 1981, what was the role of the State Personnel Board (SPB)?
Answer: It was the sole personnel agency in the executive branch.
Prior to the creation of DPA in 1981, the State Personnel Board (SPB) was the sole personnel agency in the executive branch of the California government.
What was the initial reporting structure for CalHR after its creation in 2012?
Answer: Directly to the Governor
After its creation in 2012, CalHR initially reported directly to the Governor.
CalHR's primary jurisdiction extends to human resource matters for all employees within the state of California, including those in local government and private sectors.
Answer: False
CalHR's primary jurisdiction is specifically for employees working for the state government of California, not for all employees including those in local government or private sectors.
CalHR's operations are authorized by specific sections of the California Government Code and the California Code of Regulations.
Answer: True
CalHR's operations are indeed authorized by specific sections of the California Government Code and the California Code of Regulations, providing its legal framework.
The Ralph C. Dills Act primarily governs employer-employee relations for federal civil service employees in California.
Answer: False
The Ralph C. Dills Act specifically governs employer-employee relations for state civil service employees, not federal civil service employees.
The main responsibility of CalHR is to manage the human resources for all public sector employees across California, including city and county workers.
Answer: False
CalHR's main responsibility is the human resource management of state employees, not all public sector employees across California, which would include city and county workers.
CalHR handles specific human resource management issues for state employees, including salaries, benefits, job classifications, training, and recruitment.
Answer: True
CalHR indeed handles these specific human resource management issues for state employees, which are often determined through collective bargaining.
For most state employees, matters concerning salaries and benefits are determined solely by CalHR without external negotiation.
Answer: False
For most state employees, matters concerning salaries and benefits are determined through the collective bargaining process, which involves negotiations, not solely by CalHR without external negotiation.
CalHR represents the Governor as the 'employer' in all matters pertaining to California State personnel employer-employee relations.
Answer: True
CalHR indeed represents the Governor as the 'employer' in all matters pertaining to California State personnel employer-employee relations, including collective bargaining.
The California Code of Regulations, Title 2, §599.600 through §599.995, provides the legal framework for CalHR's authorization.
Answer: True
The specified sections of the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, do provide the legal framework for CalHR's authorization and detailed rules for its functions.
The California Code of Regulations, Title 2, provides detailed rules and procedures for CalHR's functions.
Answer: True
The California Code of Regulations, Title 2, does provide detailed rules and procedures for CalHR's functions, complementing the Government Code.
The California Department of Human Resources is primarily responsible for managing human resources for federal employees working in California.
Answer: False
The California Department of Human Resources is primarily responsible for managing human resources for state employees, not federal employees working in California.
What is the primary jurisdiction of the California Department of Human Resources?
Answer: Human resource matters for employees working for the state government of California.
The primary jurisdiction of the California Department of Human Resources is human resource matters for employees working for the state government of California.
What is the main responsibility of the California Department of Human Resources?
Answer: Managing state employee human resources.
The main responsibility of the California Department of Human Resources is the human resource management of state employees.
Which of the following is NOT a specific human resource management issue handled by CalHR for state employees?
Answer: State park management
CalHR handles salaries, benefits, job classifications, training, and recruitment for state employees. State park management is not listed as one of its human resource management issues.
How does CalHR represent the Governor in state personnel matters?
Answer: As the 'employer' in employer-employee relations.
CalHR represents the Governor as the 'employer' in all matters pertaining to California State personnel employer-employee relations.
For most state employees, how are matters concerning salaries, benefits, job classifications, and training determined?
Answer: Through the collective bargaining process.
For most state employees, matters concerning salaries, benefits, job classifications, and training are determined through the collective bargaining process, involving negotiations between employee unions and the state employer.
Which California Government Code sections authorize the operations of CalHR?
Answer: §19815-§19999.7 and §3512-§3524
California Government Code §19815-§19999.7 and §3512-§3524 authorize the operations of CalHR.
The Ralph C. Dills Act, referenced in CalHR's authorization, specifically governs what?
Answer: Employer-employee relations for state civil service employees.
The Ralph C. Dills Act specifically governs employer-employee relations for state civil service employees, including collective bargaining.
The California Code of Regulations, Title 2, sections §599.600 through §599.995, authorize which entity?
Answer: CalHR
The specified sections of the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, authorize CalHR, providing detailed rules and procedures for its functions.
The regulations pertaining to the Department of Human Resources can be found in which legal document?
Answer: California Code of Regulations
The regulations pertaining to the Department of Human Resources can be found in the California Code of Regulations.
The Government Operations Agency (GOA) is one of several cabinet-level superagencies within the California state government.
Answer: True
The Government Operations Agency (GOA) is indeed listed as one of the cabinet-level superagencies within the California state government structure.
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) includes departments such as the Air Resources Board and the State Water Resources Control Board.
Answer: True
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) does include departments such as the Air Resources Board and the State Water Resources Control Board, among others.
The California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) is responsible for departments like the Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Highway Patrol.
Answer: False
The Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Highway Patrol are part of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), not the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS).
The University of California and California State University are examples of cabinet-level superagencies within the California state government.
Answer: False
The University of California and California State University are listed as independent entities, not cabinet-level superagencies, within the California state government structure.
The Government Operations Agency (GOA) includes departments such as CalPERS, CalSTRS, and the State Personnel Board.
Answer: True
The Government Operations Agency (GOA) does include departments such as CalPERS, CalSTRS, and the State Personnel Board, among others.
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is responsible for departments like Fish and Wildlife, and Parks and Recreation.
Answer: True
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is indeed responsible for departments such as Fish and Wildlife and Parks and Recreation.
The Business, Transportation and Housing Agency is a current cabinet-level superagency in California.
Answer: False
The Business, Transportation and Housing Agency is listed as a former superagency, not a current one, in California.
The Employment Development Department and the Public Employment Relations Board are part of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
Answer: True
The Employment Development Department and the Public Employment Relations Board are indeed listed as departments under the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) oversees the Department of Motor Vehicles and the High-Speed Rail Authority.
Answer: True
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) does oversee the Department of Motor Vehicles and the High-Speed Rail Authority, among other transportation-related entities.
The Housing and Homelessness Agency is currently an established cabinet-level superagency in California.
Answer: False
The Housing and Homelessness Agency is noted as a future superagency, not a currently established one, in the California state agencies list.
The Department of Finance is listed as one of the cabinet-level superagencies in the context of California state government.
Answer: False
The Department of Finance is listed as a cabinet-level department, not a cabinet-level superagency, within the California state government.
The Department of Finance is categorized as a cabinet-level superagency within the California state government.
Answer: False
The Department of Finance is categorized as a cabinet-level department, not a cabinet-level superagency, within the California state government.
The California State University system is considered an independent entity within the California state government structure.
Answer: True
The California State University system is indeed considered an independent entity within the California state government structure, operating with a degree of autonomy.
The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) includes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Answer: True
The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) does include the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, among other regulatory bodies.
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) includes the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Highway Patrol.
Answer: True
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) does include the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Highway Patrol, among other transportation-related entities.
The CALFED Bay-Delta Program is a department under the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).
Answer: False
The CALFED Bay-Delta Program is listed as a department under the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), not the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).
The Office of Administrative Law is one of the departments listed under the Government Operations Agency (GOA).
Answer: True
The Office of Administrative Law is indeed listed as one of the departments under the Government Operations Agency (GOA).
The California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) includes the Department of Child Support Services.
Answer: True
The California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) does include the Department of Child Support Services, among other health and welfare-related departments.
The Public Employment Relations Board is a department under the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
Answer: True
The Public Employment Relations Board is indeed listed as a department under the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
The State Lands Commission is part of the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA).
Answer: True
The State Lands Commission is indeed part of the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), which manages the state's natural resources.
The New Motor Vehicle Board is listed under the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH).
Answer: False
The New Motor Vehicle Board is listed under the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), not the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH).
The Fair Political Practices Commission is an example of a cabinet-level department in California state government.
Answer: False
The Fair Political Practices Commission is listed as an independent entity, not a cabinet-level department, within the California state government structure.
The Business and Consumer Services Agency is a former superagency in California.
Answer: False
The Business and Consumer Services Agency is noted as a future superagency, not a former one, in the California state agencies list.
Under which larger state entity does the California Department of Human Resources operate?
Answer: Government Operations Agency
The California Department of Human Resources operates as part of the Government Operations Agency, which is a cabinet-level superagency.
Which of the following is listed as a cabinet-level superagency in the context of the State of California?
Answer: Government Operations Agency
The Government Operations Agency is listed as one of the cabinet-level superagencies within the State of California.
Which of these departments is listed under the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH)?
Answer: Department of Consumer Affairs
The Department of Consumer Affairs is listed as a department under the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH).
Besides Human Resources, which of the following departments is listed under the Government Operations Agency (GOA)?
Answer: State Personnel Board
Besides Human Resources, the State Personnel Board is listed as a department under the Government Operations Agency (GOA).
Which of the following departments falls under the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)?
Answer: Air Resources Board
The Air Resources Board is a department that falls under the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).
Which of these departments is part of the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS)?
Answer: Department of Public Health
The Department of Public Health is part of the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS).
What independent entity is mentioned in the context of California state government?
Answer: California State University
The California State University is mentioned as an independent entity within the context of California state government.
Which of the following is a 'future superagency' noted in the California state agencies list?
Answer: Housing and Homelessness Agency
The Housing and Homelessness Agency is noted as a 'future superagency' in the California state agencies list.
Which of these departments is listed under the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)?
Answer: Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is listed as a department under the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA).
Which of the following is a 'former superagency' mentioned in the California state agencies list?
Answer: Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
The Business, Transportation and Housing Agency is mentioned as a 'former superagency' in the California state agencies list.
Which of the following cabinet-level departments is mentioned in the context of California state government?
Answer: Department of Justice
The Department of Justice is mentioned as one of the cabinet-level departments in the context of California state government.
The Department of Industrial Relations is found under which California state agency?
Answer: Labor and Workforce Development Agency
The Department of Industrial Relations is found under the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
Which of these is NOT an independent entity mentioned in the context of California state government?
Answer: Department of Finance
The Department of Finance is listed as a cabinet-level department, not an independent entity, within the California state government.
Which of the following is a department under the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA)?
Answer: Employment Development Department
The Employment Development Department is a department under the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) oversees which of these departments?
Answer: Department of Motor Vehicles
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) oversees the Department of Motor Vehicles, among other transportation-related departments.
Which of the following is NOT a cabinet-level superagency listed in the context of the State of California?
Answer: Department of Finance
The Department of Finance is listed as a cabinet-level department, not a cabinet-level superagency, within the State of California.
Which of the following is a cabinet-level department in California state government?
Answer: Department of Finance
The Department of Finance is listed as a cabinet-level department in California state government.
Which of these is a department under the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)?
Answer: Department of Parks and Recreation
The Department of Parks and Recreation is a department under the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA).
The California Department of Human Resources is a key part of which state government structure?
Answer: Executive Branch
The California Department of Human Resources operates as part of the Government Operations Agency, which is a cabinet-level superagency within the executive branch of the California state government.
Adria Jenkins-Jones serves as the department executive for the California Department of Human Resources.
Answer: True
Adria Jenkins-Jones is explicitly identified as the department executive of the California Department of Human Resources in the provided information.
In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the California Department of Human Resources had approximately 300 employees.
Answer: True
In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, CalHR had 297.5 employees, which is approximately 300.
The official website for the California Department of Human Resources is www.calhr.ca.gov.
Answer: True
The official website for the California Department of Human Resources is indeed www.calhr.ca.gov.
The headquarters of the California Department of Human Resources is located in Los Angeles, California.
Answer: False
The headquarters of the California Department of Human Resources is located in Sacramento, California, not Los Angeles.
The California Department of Human Resources is associated with the international VIAF identifier and the national United States identifier from the Library of Congress.
Answer: True
The California Department of Human Resources is indeed associated with the international VIAF identifier and the national United States identifier from the Library of Congress, which help uniquely identify entities.
What is the common acronym for the California Department of Human Resources?
Answer: CalHR
The common acronym for the California Department of Human Resources is CalHR.
Where is the headquarters of the California Department of Human Resources located?
Answer: Sacramento, California
The headquarters of the California Department of Human Resources is located in Sacramento, California.
How many employees did CalHR have in the 2015-2016 fiscal year?
Answer: 297.5
In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, CalHR had 297.5 employees.
Who is identified as the department executive of the California Department of Human Resources?
Answer: Adria Jenkins-Jones
Adria Jenkins-Jones is identified as the department executive of the California Department of Human Resources.
What is the official website for the California Department of Human Resources?
Answer: www.calhr.ca.gov
The official website for the California Department of Human Resources is www.calhr.ca.gov.
What is the full name of the agency commonly known as CalHR?
Answer: California Department of Human Resources
The full name of the agency commonly known as CalHR is the California Department of Human Resources.
What is the purpose of authority control identifiers like VIAF and the Library of Congress identifier for CalHR?
Answer: To uniquely identify entities in information systems.
The purpose of authority control identifiers like VIAF and the Library of Congress identifier for CalHR is to uniquely identify entities in bibliographic and information systems.
What does the term 'stub' indicate about the article regarding California politics?
Answer: It is a short article needing further expansion.
The term 'stub' indicates that the article regarding California politics is a short article that needs further expansion to be comprehensive.