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CA Govt Code § 22601 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 4 - FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS' INSURANCE|CHAPTER 3 - Administration of Old Age and Survivors Insurance Program|ARTICLE 3 - OASI Revolving Fund|Section 22601.

22601.  The Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance Revolving Fund may be used by the board for the following purposes and for any other purposes necessary to carry out the provisions of this part:(1) To reimburse any appropriation available for the support of the board or of any state office or agency designated by the board to assist in the administration of the provisions of this part.(2) To advance on behalf of any public agency or agencies any part or all of the contributions required to be paid by them pursuant to Sections 22553, 22554 and 22555 of this code.(3) To advance on behalf of any public agency or agencies any sums of money the State may be obligated to pay or forfeit to the Federal Government from and after October 30, 1950, by reason of any failure of any such public agency or agencies for any cause or reason to pay the contributions, penalties or interest required by the agreement and federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto at such times and in such amounts as required by the agreement and the said federal regulations.(4) To make refunds to any public agency or agencies of contributions, penalties, interest, reimbursements, or other amounts received from any such public agency or agencies as overpayments or paid by them in error.(5) To make any and all payments which the State may be required to make to the Federal Government pursuant to the agreement and federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1441.)
CA Govt Code § 22602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 4 - FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS' INSURANCE|CHAPTER 3 - Administration of Old Age and Survivors Insurance Program|ARTICLE 3 - OASI Revolving Fund|Section 22602.

22602.  With the exception of penalties and interest collected pursuant to Section 22556, and except as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 22600, moneys received by the board from public agencies under the provisions of this part may be deposited in the Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance Revolving Fund.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 24, Sec. 23. (SB 83) Effective June 27, 2019.)
CA Govt Code § 22603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 4 - FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS' INSURANCE|CHAPTER 3 - Administration of Old Age and Survivors Insurance Program|ARTICLE 3 - OASI Revolving Fund|Section 22603.

22603.  Deficiencies or excesses occurring in the Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance Revolving Fund by reason of differences of a fraction of a cent in contributions or other amounts paid by a public agency under the provisions of this part shall be offset proportionately against the charges or assessments for administrative costs provided by Section 22551. Such offsets shall be applied annually by transfer between the said revolving fund and the appropriation available for the support of the board and upon request of the board the State Controller shall make such transfers.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1441.)
CA Govt Code § 22750 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 22750.

22750.  This part may be cited as the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act. As used in any contract or statute, the term “Meyers-Geddes State Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act” shall be construed to refer to and mean the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22751 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 22751.

22751.  It is the purpose of this part to do all of the following:(a) Promote increased economy and efficiency in state service.(b) Enable the state to attract and retain qualified employees by providing health benefit plans similar to those commonly provided in private industry.(c) Recognize and protect the state’s investment in each permanent employee by promoting and preserving good health among state employees.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22753 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 22753.

22753.  The provisions of this part shall be controlling over any memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 4 of Title 1, except as otherwise provided by this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22755 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 22755.

22755.  The provisions of this part shall become operative with respect to employees and annuitants of the University of California upon filing with the board a resolution adopted by the Regents of the University of California electing to be subject to the provisions of this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22762 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22762.

22762.  “Board” means the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22764 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22764.

22764.  “Carrier” means a private insurance company holding a valid outstanding certificate of authority from the Insurance Commissioner, a medical society or other medical group, a nonprofit membership corporation lawfully operating under Section 10270.5 of the Insurance Code, a health care service plan as defined under subdivision (f) of Section 1345 of the Health and Safety Code, or a health maintenance organization approved under Title XIII of the federal Public Health Services Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 201 et seq.) that is lawfully engaged in providing, arranging, paying for, or reimbursing the cost of personal health services under insurance policies or contracts, medical and hospital service agreements, membership contracts, or the like, in consideration of premiums or other periodic charges payable to it.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22766 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22766.

22766.  “Complementary annuitant premium” means the additional amount to be paid by an annuitant whose allowance falls below the premium required to maintain enrollment in the chosen health benefit plan.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22768 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22768.

22768.  “Contracting agency” means an entity that meets the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 22920 that has elected to be subject to this part pursuant to Section 22922.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22770 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22770.

22770.  “Domestic partner” means an adult in a domestic partnership, as defined in Section 22771, with an employee or annuitant of an employer subject to this part, who is eligible for enrollment pursuant to Section 22818.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22771 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22771.

22771.  A “domestic partnership” means either of the following:(a) Two people who meet all of the criteria set forth in Section 297 or 299.2 of the Family Code.(b) Two people who meet all of the criteria of a domestic partnership, as defined by the governing board of a contracting agency, if the contracting agency adopted that definition prior to January 1, 2000.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 418, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Govt Code § 22772 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22772.

22772.  (a) “Employee” means:(1) An officer or employee of the state or of any agency, department, authority, or instrumentality of the state, including the University of California.(2) An employee who is employed by a contracting agency and participates in a publicly funded retirement system provided by the contracting agency, or an officer or official of a contracting agency.(3) An annuitant receiving a retirement allowance pursuant to Section 21232 who is employed by a contracting agency.(4) A teaching associate, lecturer, coach, or interpreter employed by the California State University who is appointed to work in an academic year classification for at least six weighted teaching units for one semester, or for at least six weighted teaching units for two or more consecutive quarter terms. This paragraph does not apply to a state member employed by the California State University, unless provided for in a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1 or authorized by the Trustees of the California State University for employees excluded from collective bargaining.(5) All employees in job classes specified in subdivision (a) of Section 14876.(6) An individual not described in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, who is both of the following:(A) A “full-time employee” of the state or a contracting agency within the meaning of Section 4980H of Title 26 of the United States Code and applicable United States Treasury Department regulations and interpretive guidance.(B) Designated in writing as an employee for purposes of this section by the state or the contracting agency, as applicable.(b) Except as otherwise provided by this part, “employee” does not include any of the following:(1) A person employed on an intermittent, irregular, or less than half-time basis, or an employee similarly situated.(2) A National Guard member described in Section 20380.5.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 275, Sec. 26. (AB 2101) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Govt Code § 22773 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22773.

22773.  “Employer” means the state or any contracting agency that is subject to this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22774 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22774.

22774.  “Exempt employee” means an employee exempt from civil service pursuant to subdivision (a), (c), (f), or (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution, or an exempt employee of the Attorney General or Legislative Counsel appointed pursuant to subdivision (m) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22775 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22775.

22775.  “Family member” means an employee’s or annuitant’s spouse or domestic partner and any child, including an adopted child, a stepchild, or recognized natural child. The board shall, by regulation, prescribe age limits and other conditions and limitations pertaining to children. “Family member” does not include a former spouse or former domestic partner of an employee or annuitant.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 28, Sec. 2. (SB 98) Effective June 24, 2015.)
CA Govt Code § 22777 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22777.

22777.  “Health benefit plan” means any program or entity that provides, arranges, pays for, or reimburses the cost of health benefits.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22778 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22778.

22778.  “Medicare health benefit plan” means a health benefit plan that provides benefits in coordination with Medicare Parts A and B, including, but not limited to, a managed Medicare health benefit plan providing coverage through the Medicare+Choice program or a Medicare supplement health benefit plan that provides coverage in coordination with the traditional Medicare program.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22779 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22779.

22779.  “Out-of-state employee” means an employee permanently assigned to perform his or her duties outside of the state. An employee is permanently assigned out-of-state if the assignment is intended to exceed four months.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22781 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22781.

22781.  “Prefunding” means the making of periodic payments by an employer or employee to partially or completely fund or amortize the actuarially determined normal costs or unfunded actuarial obligation of the employer for postemployment health care benefits provided to annuitants and their family members.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 28, Sec. 3. (SB 98) Effective June 24, 2015.)
CA Govt Code § 22783 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22783.

22783.  “School employer” means a contracting agency that is a school district, county board of education, personnel commission of a school district, a county superintendent of schools, or a community college district.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22785 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22785.

22785.  “Special district” means a nonprofit, self-governed public agency located within the state, comprised solely of public employees, and performing a governmental function.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22787 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22787.

22787.  “System” means the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22790 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 3 - The Board of Administration|Section 22790.

22790.  The provisions of this part shall be administered by the board. The members of the board shall receive no salary for performance of their duties and responsibilities under this part, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection therewith.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22792 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 3 - The Board of Administration|Section 22792.

22792.  All laws governing the organization, procedures, and administrative duties and responsibilities of the board shall be applicable to the board in its administration of the provisions of this part, to the extent that they are not in conflict with or inconsistent with the provisions of this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22793 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 3 - The Board of Administration|Section 22793.

22793.  The board shall, in accordance with this part, approve health benefit plans, and may contract with carriers offering health benefit plans.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22794 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 3 - The Board of Administration|Section 22794.

22794.  The board shall have all powers reasonably necessary to carry out the authority and responsibilities expressly granted or imposed upon it under this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22795 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 3 - The Board of Administration|Section 22795.

22795.  Irrespective of the provisions of Sections 1090 and 1091, a board member who is an officer of a life insurer may participate in all board activities in administering the provisions of this part, except that he or she may not vote on the question of whether a contract should be entered into or approval should be given concerning any health benefit plan in which the board member has a financial interest, as defined in the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section 81000)).(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22796 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 3 - The Board of Administration|Section 22796.

22796.  (a) The board shall, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, adopt all necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this part including, but not limited to, any of the following:(1) Regulations establishing the following:(A) The scope and content of a basic health benefit plan.(B) Reasonable minimum standards for health benefit plans.(C) The time, manner, method, and procedures for determining whether approval of a health benefit plan should be withdrawn.(2) Regulations pertaining to any other matters that the board may be expressly authorized or required to provide for by rule or regulation by the provisions of this part.(b) In adopting rules and regulations, the board shall be guided by the needs and welfare of individual employees, particular classes of employees, the state and contracting agencies, as well as prevailing practices in the field of medical and hospital care.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Govt Code § 22797 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 5 - THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT|CHAPTER 1 - Public Employees Health Benefits|ARTICLE 3 - The Board of Administration|Section 22797.

22797.  (a) The board or an authorized representative may perform audits of each employer and may, at a specified time and place, require the employer to provide information or make available for examination and copying books, papers, data, and records, including, but not limited to, personnel and payroll records, as deemed necessary by the board to determine compliance with the provisions of this part.(b) Before initiating an audit, the board shall notify the subject of the audit of the estimated time required to complete the audit. The estimate shall be based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) The number of employees.(2) Employment classifications.(3) Benefits.(4) Contract provisions.(5) Geographical location.(6) Time required for audits of comparable entities.(7) Additional time factors raised by the subject of the audit.(c) If an audit requires an excess of the time estimated, the board may assess a reasonable charge upon the employer to recover additional costs incurred for the excess time to complete the audit. A contracting agency shall not be assessed for delays during the course of an audit that are reasonably outside of the agency’s control.(d) The information obtained from an employer shall remain confidential.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 107, Sec. 2. (AB 782) Effective January 1, 2012.)