Government Code § 12475
ARTICLE 5. Uniform State Pay Roll System
Each appointing power shall correctly and promptly certify to the Controller all changes, modifications, additions and deletions to the pay roll roster in compliance with all applicable civil service, fiscal, and other pertinent laws, rules, and regulations. The Controller shall disburse or otherwise act in reliance upon all pay roll roster certifications and attendance reports certified to the Controller by the respective appointing powers.