California Code, Government Code - GOV § 15642

The board shall send members of its staff to the several counties and cities and counties of the state for the purpose of conducting that research it deems essential for the completion of a survey report pursuant to Section 15640 with respect to each county and city and county.  The survey report shall show the volume of assessing work to be done as measured by the various types of property to be assessed and the number of individual assessments to be made, the responsibilities devolving upon the county assessor, and the extent to which assessment practices are consistent with or differ from state law and regulations.  The report may show the county assessor's requirements for maps, records, and other equipment and supplies essential to the adequate performance of the county assessor's duties, the number and classification of personnel needed by the county assessor for the adequate conduct of the county assessor's office, and the fiscal outlay required to secure for that office sufficient funds to ensure the proper performance of its duties.