California Code, Water Code - WAT § 12987.5

(a) In an agreement entered into under Section 12987, the board may provide for an advance to the applicant in an amount not to exceed 75 percent of the estimated state share.  The agreement shall provide that no advance shall be made until the applicant has incurred costs consistent with the criteria outlined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 12986.

(b) Advances made under subdivision (a) shall be subtracted from amounts to be reimbursed after the work has been performed.  If the department finds that work has not been satisfactorily performed or where advances made actually exceed reimbursable costs, the local agency shall promptly remit to the state all amounts advanced in excess of reimbursable costs.  If advances are sought, the board may require a bond to be posted to ensure the faithful performance of the work set forth in the agreement.