California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 12316.9

(a) The State Department of Social Services may contract for payrolling or related functions, as necessary, including, but not limited to, the deductions from the wages of providers that are authorized by paragraph (2) of subdivision (i) of Section 12301.6 and subdivision (b) of Section 12302.2, subject to the same statutory requirements that apply to the State Controller when making such deductions.

(b) In determining whether to contract, as described in subdivision (a), the department may consider potential alternatives, with the intent of avoiding disruptions of payroll and deductions processes and the operations of the In-Home Supportive Services program.