The CSAC Institute was excited to offer Realignment Training on October 2 and 3 to an engaged group of county professionals. Participants represented seventeen counties across California and were eager to learn from instructors Diane Cummins (former Special Advisor to the Governor), Ardee Apostol (Director of Finance for San Mateo County), and Robert Manchia (CFO for San Mateo County).
This two-day course explored California’s 1991 and 2011 realignments, focusing on the history, rationale, and evolution of health, human services, mental health, and public safety programs. The first day covered the origins, structure, and funding of the 1991 realignment, as well as the expansion under the 2011 realignment, including AB 109. The second day delved into fiscal mechanics—fund flows, forecasting, and tracking of realignment, Vehicle License Fee (VLF), and Proposition 172 funds—along with county-level implementation and fund growth.
The second day also featured a presentation by Senior Legislative Advocate Justin Garrett, who discussed current issues related to realignment, including IHSS collective bargaining, revenue distribution, and HR 1 implementation.