AB 1052: The Financial Information System for California (FISCal).
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-04-19
Existing law, the Financial Information System for California (FISCal) Act, establishes the FISCal system, a single integrated financial management system for the state. The act requires the system to include a state transparency component that allows the public to have information regarding General Fund and federal fund expenditure data, using an Internet Web site.
This bill would modify the FISCal systems transparency component to require the system to have information regarding all state expenditures, including the amount, the type, and a description of each state expenditure. provide that the public have access to information regarding expenditures to the extent that information was provided by all state onboarded departments and agencies utilizing the system. The bill would require the Internet Web site to be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated, and include specified features.
Existing law, the Financial Information System for California (FISCal) Act, establishes the FISCal system, a single integrated financial management system for the state. The act requires the system to include a state transparency component that allows the public to have information regarding General Fund and federal fund expenditure data, using an Internet Web site.
This bill would modify the FISCal systems transparency component to require the system to have information regarding all state expenditures, including the amount, the type, and a description of each state expenditure. The bill would require the Internet Web site to be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated, and include specified features.
(a)In addition to the requirements set forth in the approved FISCal Project documents, the system shall include a state transparency component that allows the public to have information regarding state expenditures, using an Internet Web site, including all of the following information for each state expenditure: General Fund and federal fund expenditures data to the extent that information was provided by all state onboarded departments and agencies utilizing the system, using an Internet Web site.
(1)The name and principal location of each entity or other recipient of the funds.(2)The amount of the expenditure.(3)The type of transaction.(4)The identity of the state department or agency making the expenditure.(5)The budget program source for the expenditure.(6)A brief description of the purpose for the expenditure.(7)A brief description of any item purchased pursuant to the expenditure.(b)The Internet Web site described in subdivision (a) shall be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated, and shall include all of the following features:
(1)The ability to search and filter expenditures by each of the categories listed in subdivision (a). expenditures.
(2)The ability to aggregate data.
(3)The ability to create graphs and charts of data.
(4)The ability to download information obtained through the Internet Web site.
(c)This section does shall not require the disclosure of information deemed confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under state or federal law.
(a)In addition to the requirements set forth in the approved FISCal project Project documents, the system shall include a state transparency component that allows the public to have information regarding General Fund and federal fund expenditure data, state expenditures, using an Internet Web site. site, including all of the following information for each state expenditure:
(1)The name and principal location of each entity or other recipient of the funds.
(2)The amount of the expenditure.
(3)The type of transaction.
(4)The identity of the state department or agency making the expenditure.
(5)The budget program source for the expenditure.
(6)A brief description of the purpose for the expenditure.
(7)A brief description of any item purchased pursuant to the expenditure.
(b)(b)The Internet Web site described in subdivision (a) shall be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated, and shall include all of the following features:
(1)The ability to search and filter expenditures by each of the categories listed in subdivision (a).
(2)The ability to aggregate data.
(3)The ability to create graphs and charts of data.
(4)The ability to download information obtained through the Internet Web site.
(c)This section shall does not require the disclosure of information deemed confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under state or federal law.
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| Feb 1, 2018 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Jan 18, 2018 | In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. |
| May 17, 2017 | In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| May 10, 2017 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr 26, 2017 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Re-referred to Com. on A. & A.R. |
| Apr 19, 2017 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on A. & A.R. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Referred to Com. on A. & A.R. |
| Feb 17, 2017 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 19. |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Read first time. To print. |
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| Jan 18, 2018 | Do pass. | Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Failed |
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| Apr 26, 2017 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Assembly Standing Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| California Chamber Of Commerce | ** Support | Apr 24, 2017 |
| California Manufacturers And Technology Association | ** Support | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Children Now | * Support | Jan 18, 2018 |
| National Federation if Independent Business - California | ** Support | Apr 24, 2017 |
| National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. | ** Support | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Sacramento County Office Of Education | * Support | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Sporting Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. | ** Support | Apr 24, 2017 |
Date of Hearing: January 18, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1052
Author:(Travis Allen) – As Amended Ver:April 19, 2017
Policy Committee: | Accountability and Administrative Review | Vote: | 7 - 0 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill specifies requirements for the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) public transparency web site. Specifically, this bill:
- Requires the transparency web site to be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated.
- Requires the transparency web site to have specified features to view and sort information.
- Specifies that the transparency web site include data to the extent that it is provided by state entities using the system.
FISCAL EFFECT:
Minor and absorbable costs to the Fi$Cal Department.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. According to the author, this bill will increase transparency in state finances.
- Background. FI$Cal is a state information technology project that combines the state's accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement into a single financial management system. It began in 2005 and was formalized with a memorandum of understanding in 2007 signed by the State Controller, State Treasurer, Director of the Department of Finance, and Director of the Department of General Services. FI$Cal was formally recognized as a new department in July 2016.
Existing law requires a FI$Cal transparency component web site that allows the public to access General Fund and federal fund expenditures, but it does not specify how this information should be presented. This bill requires FI$Cal's public transparency web site to be interactive, searchable and regularly updated. Additionally, it requires the site allow users to search and filter expenditures; aggregate data; create graphs and charts of data, and download information.
According to the FI$Cal department, the requirements specified in this bill are in line with what the department has been planning for its transparency web site. The department plans to launch the transparency web site in July 2019.
Analysis Prepared by: Jennifer Swenson / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: May 17, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1052
Author:(Travis Allen) – As Amended Ver:April 19, 2017
Policy Committee: | Accountability and Administrative Review | Vote: | 7 - 0 |
Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill specifies requirements for the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) public transparency web site. Specifically, this bill:
- Requires the transparency web site to be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated.
- Requires the transparency web site to have specified features to view and sort information.
- Specifies that the transparency web site include data to the extent that it is provided by state entities using the system.
FISCAL EFFECT:
Minor and absorbable costs to the Fi$Cal Department.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. According to the author, this bill will increase transparency in state finances.
- Background. FI$Cal is a state information technology project that combines the state's accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement into a single financial management system. It began in 2005 and was formalized with a memorandum of understanding in 2007 signed by the State Controller, State Treasurer, Director of the Department of Finance, and Director of the Department of General Services. FI$Cal was formally recognized as a new department in July 2016.
Existing law requires a FI$Cal transparency component web site that allows the public to access General Fund and federal fund expenditures, but it does not specify how this information should be presented. This bill requires FI$Cal's public transparency web site to be interactive, searchable and regularly updated. Additionally, it requires the site allow users to search and filter expenditures; aggregate data; create graphs and charts of data, and download information.
According to the FI$Cal department, the requirements specified in this bill are in line with what the department has been planning for its transparency web site. The department plans to launch the transparency web site in July 2019.
Analysis Prepared by: Jennifer Swenson / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: May 10, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1052
Author:(Travis Allen) – As Amended Ver:April 19, 2017
Policy Committee: | Accountability and Administrative Review | Vote: | 7 - 0 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY: This bill specifies requirements for the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) public transparency web site. Specifically, this bill:
- Requires the transparency web site to be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated.
- Requires the transparency web site to have specified features to view and sort information.
- Specifies that the transparency web site include data to the extent that it is provided by state entities using the system.
FISCAL EFFECT:
Minor and absorbable costs to the Fi$Cal Department.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. According to the author, this bill will increase transparency in state finances.
- Background. FI$Cal is a state information technology project that combines the state's accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement into a single financial management system. It began in 2005 and was formalized with a memorandum of understanding in 2007 signed by the State Controller, State Treasurer, Director of the Department of Finance, and Director of the Department of General Services. FI$Cal was formally recognized as a new department in July 2016.
Existing law requires a FI$Cal transparency component web site that allows the public to access General Fund and federal fund expenditures, but it does not specify how this information should be presented. This bill requires FI$Cal's public transparency web site to be interactive, searchable and regularly updated. Additionally, it requires the site allow users to search and filter expenditures; aggregate data; create graphs and charts of data, and download information.
According to the FI$Cal department, the requirements specified in this bill are in line with what the department has been planning for its transparency web site. The department plans to launch the transparency web site in July 2019.
Analysis Prepared by: Jennifer Swenson / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: April 26, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Susan Talamantes Eggman, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1052 (
Author:Travis Allen) – As Amended Ver:April 19, 2017
SUBJECT: The Financial Information System for California (FISCal)
SUMMARY: Specifies requirements for FI$Cal's public transparency web site. Specifically, this bill:
- Requires the transparency web site to be interactive, searchable, and regularly updated.
- Requires the transparency web site to have specified features to view and sort information.
- Specifies that the transparency web site include data to the extent that it is provided by state entities using the system.
EXISTING LAW:
- Establishes the FI$Cal system, a single integrated, financial management system for the state.
- Requires the system to include a state transparency component on its website that allows the public access to General Fund and federal fund expenditure data.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown
COMMENTS: FI$Cal is a state information technology project that combines the state's accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement into a single financial management system. It began in 2005 and was formalized with a memorandum of understanding in 2007 signed by the State Controller, State Treasurer, Director of the Department of Finance, and Director of the Department of General Services. FI$Cal was formally recognized as a new department in July 2016.
While existing law requires a FI$Cal transparency component web site that allows the public to access General Fund and federal fund expenditures, it does not specify how this information should be presented.
This bill requires FI$Cal's public transparency web site to be interactive, searchable and regularly updated. Additionally, it requires that the site lets users search and filter expenditures; aggregate data; create graphs and charts of data, and download information.
The FI$Cal system is being implemented in a series of waves, in which various state entities "onboard" or begin using FI$Cal. This bill specifies that the transparency website include data to the extent that it is provided by onboarded state entities.
According to the FI$Cal department, the requirements specified in this bill are in line with what the department has been planning for its transparency web site. The department plans to launch the transparency web site in July 2019.
According to the author, this bill will increase transparency in state finances.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Chamber of Commerce
California Manufacturers and Technology Association
National Federation if Independent Business - California
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Scott Herbstman / A. & A.R. /
Discussed in Hearing
21MIN
Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Bill Author
