California Code, Government Code - GOV § 15503

Whenever the board is required to make allocations or apportionments under this part, it shall prescribe rules and regulations for the administration of, and not inconsistent with, the act making the appropriation of funds to be allocated or apportioned.  The board shall require the procedure, forms, and the submission of any information it may deem necessary or appropriate.

Unless otherwise provided in the appropriation act, the board may require that applications for allocations or apportionments be submitted to it for approval.