California Department of Finance

The Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) is a Joint Powers Authority established in 1980, dedicated to providing collective planning, financing, construction, and operation of transmission and generation projects. With a membership comprising eleven municipal utilities and one irrigation district, SCPPA serves over 5 million Californians across a vast service area of 9,000 square miles. SCPPA enhances operational efficiencies and cost savings through joint procurement and financing of projects, alongside offering value-added services and collaborative advocacy on behalf of its members. Together, these utilities collectively supply 16% of California's power, reinforcing their commitment to reliable and sustainable energy solutions for their communities. Generated from the website

The California Department of Finance serves as the Governor's chief fiscal policy advisor, focusing on long-term economic sustainability and responsible resource allocation. Under the leadership of Director Joe Stephenshaw, the department plays a crucial role in budget accounting, forecasting, and various fiscal reports and programs. Committed to supporting the state's financial health, the Department of Finance engages in legislative analyses and provides essential information regarding budget change proposals and finance letters. Their mission includes promoting effective governance and enhancing the economic wellbeing of California's residents. Generated from the website

HistoryOPA's statutory charge (as of July 1, 2014) is to coordinate, provide assistance to, and collect data from state health care consumer assistance call centers. The goal of these efforts is to better enable health care consumers to access the health care services for which they are eligible.SpecialtiesThe Office of the Patient Advocate's mission is to improve California health care quality and advocate for consumer interests by publicly reporting data for informed decision making. OPA is charged with producing: Health Care Quality Report Cards with clinical performance and patient experience data for the state's largest health plans and over 200 medical groups. These entities are responsible for providing health care services to more than 16 million Californians. Complaint Data Reports and Baseline Review of State Consumer Assistance Call Centers with data findings based on health care consumer complaint data and call center information submitted to OPA from the Department of Managed Health Care, Department of Insurance, Department of Health Care Services, and Covered California. Model Protocols for State Consumer Assistance Call Centers with recommendations for responding to and referring calls outside of a call center's jurisdiction.