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Department of Consumer Affairs briefed board on governor's reorganization plan and new hybrid-telework guidance
Summary
A Department of Consumer Affairs representative outlined Governor Newsom's reorganization plan that would split agencies and the March executive order requiring more in-office days for state employees, and explained the Little Hoover Commission review timeline.
Judy Bucciaralli, manager specialist for Board and Bureau Relations at the Department of Consumer Affairs, briefed the California State Board of Pharmacy on the governor's proposed reorganization plan and the state's updated hybrid telework guidance.
Bucciaralli told the board the governor's plan proposes splitting the current Business, Consumer Services and Housing agency into two new entities: the California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) and the Business and Consumer Services Agency. Under the proposal, DCA would be among eight entities moved into the new Business and Consumer Services Agency. The plan was delivered to the Little Hoover Commission on April 4; the commission will conduct public hearings and issue a report to the governor and legislature as part of an approximately 90-day review period. If not rejected by concurrent resolution of either legislative house, the reorganization would take effect with a transition period and become operative July 1, 2026.
On state human resources policy, Bucciaralli summarized Governor Newsom's March executive order that requires state departments to update hybrid telework policies and increase in-office minimums from two days to four days per week beginning July 1, 2025 (the board materials noted March 3 as the executive order date and March 13 guidance from CalHR). Bucciaralli said the Department of Consumer Affairs is working with programs to identify exceptions and implement the guidance.
Board members had no questions during the meeting; staff said they would continue to update the board as the reorganization and implementation proceed.
