Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
Department of Industrial Relations

The DIR seeks to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of California, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The Governor's Budget includes $384.5 million ($68.2 million General Fund), an increase of $21.8 million ($211,000 General Fund decrease) above the revised 2006-07 budget.


ELECTRONIC ADJUDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
 The Governor's Budget provides $19.1 million (Workers' Compensation Administration Revolving Fund), which includes a reappropriation of $6.7 million from 2006-07, to support the revised project costs as reflected in the Electronic Adjudication Management System Special Project Report. These funds are necessary to continue implementation of the new case management and automated calendaring system for the Division of Workers' Compensation. The new system will improve the operation and management of Division programs that protect California's workforce by improving program access, streamlining existing processes, and reducing costs resulting from delays in the current process.


ELEVATOR PLAN CHECKING UNIT
 The Governor's Budget includes $1.9 million (Elevator Safety Account) and 15.2 positions to approve permits for elevator plans prior to construction, as required by the law. The elevator plan review process will ensure the safety of the general public and employees who use the elevators as well as the workers responsible for servicing the elevators. The review of plans prior to building construction will contribute to a more effective approval process for elevator operation permits.
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS for Labor and Workforce Development Back to Top

 Major Accomplishments in 2006-07
 Proposed Labor and Workforce Development Agency Spending for 2007-08
 Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
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PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Proposed Budget Detail - Labor and Workforce Development
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