The Acronym Database contains definitions of acronyms commonly used by DPSS staff and related agencies. Entries can be cross referenced, include source of the acronym and links to related web sites and applications.

Application that automates the processing of the ASH Unit logging, tracking, notification and decisions related to compliance with State Judicial Judges decisions on appeals filed by participants disagreeing with County adverse actions affecting their benefits.

Case Assignment Management System is a tracking system that assigns cases to the Social Workers based on the clusters and languages.

An application for generating workload allocations for districts based on caseload, yardstick and workload authorizations.

The Child Care Search directory provides names of licensed child care centers, as well as small and large family child care homes. The list of licensed child care facilities is provided and maintained by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. The directory does not provide names of license-exempt child care providers. The application allows you to search based on city, zip code or full address, and displays facilities near by.

A web-based application that provides a quick and easy way for program staff to monitor the invoices and reports submitted by agencies via the internet.

The Document Library contains a collection of Administrative Directives, Administrative Memos and Manual Letters. Search criteria include key words, document number, category, aid program and release dates.

The automated system should be able to generate monthly and quarterly claims for CSBG and REP programs. This includes computing the expenditure incurred by the service providing agencies using eCAPS/Oracel General Ledger. The application should be able to capture employees time sheet and compute the salary and benefits for the employees who have worked on these programs. The system should be capable of generating automated reports for claims submitted to the state and be able to reconcile with e

The DPSS Calendar displays calendar entries to the public and staff. Entries are displayed in listing and calendar month format. The search feature includes date range, Board of Supervisor district and categories which include: Commission for Public Social Services, community events, departmental events, employee events, holidays, job fairs, and events for Toy Loan and Volunterr Services. Employee events can include retirements, holiday celebrations, annual picnics and cultural events.

DPSS News allows authorized staff to publish news articles for the public and staff. Articles are categorized and can include related links and file attachments. Individual articles can be restricted for access by specific groups and individuals. Articles are also published via RSS so that they can be incorporated into news sites like Google Reader or My Yahoo.

The DPSS Portal provides web content to the public and staff. Some content is restricted to authorized users. The portal also hosts numerous web appications.

Application is developed to capture time sheet information of trainees undergoing training in various programs at the DPSS Academy. This helps Fiscal Operations to distribute trainees’ salary and benefits to corresponding programs.

The EBT Locator allows users to search for locations where EBT cards can be used. ATM and POS locations can be found by entering a city, zip code or full street address. Vendor lists are displayed in order beginning with no service fees and increasing to the maximum fees. If a full street address is provided, locations are displayed based on distance. Results can be limited to locations offering specific services such as Money Orders and Bill Payment.

The e-Business Suite of applications hosts the DPSS Financial Systems which support the Claiming, Budgeting, Revenue, Accounting, Allocations and Staffing processes of the Department. In addition the e-Business Suite hosts the LEADER and TSC Help Desks.

A web-based application that helps HRD track personnel grievances and disciplinary actions.

An application for maintaining new hire commitments.

Oracle Human Resources Management System is an application that keeps track and provides the department’s organizations, jobs, employees’ information.

ICCP reviews are a full-time function of Fiscal Compliance Section, where Fiscal Compliance Auditors review and audit the implemented internal control measures within various operational units of the Department. In order to assess the effectiveness of these measures for controlling the misuse/misappropriations of County funds and to comply with the Auditor Controller's ICCP requirements, while keeping abreast with auditing demands of the multiple units assessed each year, this project's technolo

Mileage and Parking Claim (PA1744) amounts are computed by entered information.

A Visual Basic.NET application that tracks the Medi-Cal Express Enrollment of minors attending school that are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). 

The Newsletter application is a collection of newsletters in a centralized location. It eliminates the need to post them through Lotus Notes and helps in our efforts for paper reduction and reduced printing costs.

The Office Resources & Collaboration Application Suite (ORCAS) is the new APEX applications main menu (replacement of the Lotus Notes workspace).

The software captures detailed payroll records for each employee, using legacy systems like CWPAY and CWTAPPS, to distribute employee salaries by function code. 

An application that allows EWs, HCMs, Social Workers, DPSS Management, other County Departments, and agencies to enter data, track and monitor all the services regarding homeless families and their dependents.

The program evaluates transfer requests for caseworkers and clerks based on total allocations, total encumbrances, bilingual allocations, bilingual encumbrances, and bilingual priority.