At all relevant times, Nova Tech Ltd. a/k/a NovaTech, Ltd. is and was a business 1500. hbbd```b``"WH>S"ALB R| XD2 I EG,K"D.38]5j^f!$%GIjsG"?w "= Previously, she was a fellow for the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) at the City of Menifee Public Works Department, where she reviewed and updated internal policies and investigated external grant opportunities for urban beautification and electric vehicle infrastructure development. BCSH Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramrez and BCSH Deputy Secretary Sasha Kergan met with US Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo and community members in Compton, CA, regarding opportunities to leverage state and federal funding to assist renters, expand homeownership and accelerate affordable housing construction. 2015-12-21, 10:17 AM - Flash Flood in the Northern California, Sacramento and Placer Counties until 12:15 PM. Click here for more information: https://thedcapage.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/News-Release-103-NP-Application-Release.pdf, CSLB Urges Homeowners to Hire Licensed Contractors Following Storm Damage, After a series of severe storms with wind and rain impacting California, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is reminding homeowners to use licensed contractors for any construction repairs above $500. Previously, she served as deputy legislative secretary in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019 and in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. dating back to 2016. The Division monitors and analyzes legislative bills on consumer issues, reviews proposed regulation packages, and provides substantive policy consultation and review on myriad issues throughout DCA and its entities. However, an actual government agency with the legal authority to enforce the Act was not created until 1878. She was a legislative aide in the Office of California State Senator Kevin Murray from 2003 to 2006 and was a legislative analyst at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees from 2001 to 2003. BreEZe enables consumers to verify a professional license and file a consumer complaint. Jason Piccione was appointed in December 2020 as Agency Chief Information Officer. Licenses Smog Check stations, repair technicians, and inspectors. Division of Consumer Financial Protection, Division of Corporations and Financial Institutions, Licensee & Financial Service Provider Search, Actions, Order and Administrative Hearing Decisions, Central Locations for Service of Legal Process, Office of Financial Technology Innovation. Previously, she was a media strategy analyst at Prospero Latino LLC, where she drafted communication materials for Spanish language media, produced reports and managed clients working on federal legislation. A test-and-repair station is licensed to inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles. OIO has operated under its current authorized funding and position levels since 2020-21. 2005 Evergreen Street, Ste. Kergan was Asset Manager at Resources for Community Development from 2012 to 2015. Currently, 11 boards and bureaus are projected to have special funds become insolvent in 2024-25. Organization Chart. OIO indicates that the proposed increase in positions would allow the office to return to its previous approach and take on additional special projects. DCA licenses or certifies practitioners in more than 255 professions. PDE supports DCA's licensees by producing and publishing online newsletters for many of its boards and bureaus, and supports DCA staff by producing Did You Know?, the monthly online newsletter for employees. The DCA provides the public with information on safe consumer practices, in an effort to protect the public from unscrupulous or unqualified people who promote deceptive products or services. He resides in Sacramento with his wife and rescue cats. Unclear if OIO Efforts Have Led to Measurable Benefits and Savings. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. Subscribe to DCA Regulations mailing list to get updates to your email inbox or mailbox. Telephone: (800) 952-5210 BreEZe is DCA's licensing and enforcement system and a one-stop shop for consumers, licensees and applicants! Boards, committees, and commissions operate independently but rely on DCA for administrative support. Special Funds That Would Fund the Proposal Are Nearing Insolvency. hbbd```b`` "7HxDb R:D"3@0"ecA$#{@X"@d@-XdBLBf,LIAI`LL$%GIjsGe% + endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 308 0 obj <>stream For the complete list, see the Department's Licensees page. Analyze, draft, negotiate . He has been with Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) since 2017. We also help U.S. citizens connect with the world . Barstow SNF Administrator. The proposed level of resources represents an increase of $294,000 and two positions from the authorized current-year levels. OIO has provided information on multiple workload outcomes, such as the number of business processes it has documented and the recommendations it has made for DCA centralized services, boards, and bureaus. Health care providers who have not received California licensure and wish to continue practicing, should check with the specific licensing Board for information on how to obtain licensure in California and/or temporary licensure options. The admitted year is 2017-12-01. . Our Divisions. The site is secure. Welcome to the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) BreEZe Online Services. (619) 610-2093 Victoria L. Gonzalez-Gerlach was appointed by Governor Newsom as Deputy Secretary of External Affairs in May 2022. Welcome to the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) BreEZe Online Services. Amy L. Wilson was appointed deputy secretary of legislation at BCSH in September 2019. Across the globe, we serve our fellow citizens during some of their most important moments - births, adoptions, medical emergencies, deaths, arrests, and disasters. R 020 DAQL@Z!KJ8T@ N1 In addition, Solid offers strategic planning assistance, process improvement, and more. We also recommend that the Legislature require OIO to quantify how its work has generated benefits and savings at the boards and bureaus and report these results to the Legislature by January 10, 2026. There are three Smog Check station license types. The Office of Professional Examination Services provides psychometric consulting services for the management of occupational licensure examination programs. See Full Org Chart. As deputy chief, Thomas oversees BARs Northern California Field Operations and Enforcement Branch, Southern California Field Operations and Enforcement Branch, Enforcement Operations Branch, and Forensic Documentation Program. Biography of Lourdes M. Castro Ramrez, Secretary for BCSH. 2069 0 obj <>stream The Department of Investigation (DOI) was established in 1961 to assist the DCA in achieving its consumer protection goal by investigating alleged infractions of California laws, regulations, and professional standards. The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Consumer Affairs Organizational Improvement Office. Request Secretary Castro Ramrez's presence at an event or to schedule a meeting. Expedited Licensure for Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of Special Immigrant Visas, Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of Special Immigrant Visas who apply for licensure by DCA boards and bureaus may seek an expedited licensure process. Jill also spent ten years in private practice with Jacobson Markham L.L.P., working as a litigation paralegal and then associate attorney on litigation matters involving business, construction, and agriculture. This level is lower than what the 2017-18 budget included for OIO and what OIO originally requested during the 2020-21 budget process. Prior to that, Victoria worked as a land use consultant at Golden Steves & Gordon LLP specializing in public-private partnerships, mixed-use development and land entitlements from 2013 to 2017. BreEZe enables consumers to verify a professional license and file a consumer complaint. Additional professions and vocations were brought under State authority in the next 30 years. Share your feedback. She was a research associate at Harder and Company Community Research from 2004 to 2009, a founding staff member at the Yolo Community Foundation from 2003 to 2005 and operations coordinator and research assistant at the California Institute for Rural Studies from 2002 to 2004. Victoria earned a bachelors degree in Economics and Urban Studies with a concentration in Public Issues & Policy from Trinity University. She has also served as Senior Deputy for Homelessness and Mental Health in Los Angeles County, where she supported efforts in 2017 to pass Measure H, which funds housing and services to prevent and end homelessness in Los Angeles. DCA oversees 36 entities, including various boards and bureaus. Laurance Lee is an Assistant Deputy General Counsel for the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. (866) 275-2677. An official website of the United States government. Business. Funding for Permanent OIO Staff and Operations. The Governors budget for 2023-24 proposes $1.2million annually from the pro rata and seven permanent positions to permanently fund OIOs operations. BCSH Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramrez addresses Sacramento County Point in Time Count volunteers working to take a count and better understand the needs of our unhoused neighbors. We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. During his eight years there, he litigated civil rights cases on behalf of individuals experiencing homelessness, defended numerous tenants from eviction, and maintained healthcare and public benefits access for Sacramento residents. For the complete list, see the Departments Licensees page. Search the Legal Library instead. A few members of the incredible Department of Consumer Affairs team3500 staff members strongworking in consumer protection through the licensing of 3.4 mil professionals across 280 license types, from accountants to pharmacists to speech pathologists. Toggle navigation OPENDATA GOV US. Pictured L to R: (DCA Deputy Director of Communications Monica Vargas, BCSH Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramrez, DCA Director Kimberly Kirchmeyer, DCA Deputy Director Christine Lally, DCA William Thomas & DCA Office of Information Services Deputy Director Jason Piccione). Its mission is to develop and manage a centralized program for training, education, and human resources development which ensures a skilled workforce that can meet DCA's strategic objectives. Special Advisor. The Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) fee will decrease from $11 to $9 annually for licenses expiring on and after July 1, 2023. The mission of the CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking. $l Email: dca@dca.ca.gov. It employs 6-10 people and has $5M-$10M of revenue. About the Department. h[mo8+w I"]ghS;%9[t+2gC!GB The California Interagency Council on Homelessness oversees the implementation of Housing First guidelines and regulations, and identify resources, benefits, and services to prevent and end homelessness in California. Dorais served as BAR deputy chief of Smog Check Operations, Engineering, Research Administration and Consumer Assistance Division from 2007 to 2013. It consists of Applications Services, Enterprise Technology Services, Infrastructure Services, Client Services, Enterprise Project Services, and the Information Security Office. 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