California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 16942

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter be administered, to the extent possible, in the same manner and according to same conditions and requirements as funds accounted for pursuant to Part 4.6 (commencing with Section 16800.5).  The requirements of Sections 16804.1 and 16818 apply to services supported by funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter.

(b) Except as specifically provided in this chapter, the authority of each county established pursuant to Section 16817 shall remain unaffected.

(c) Services, associated costs, and socio-demographic characteristics of persons served by each county under Section 17000 and supported in whole or in part by funds appropriated pursuant to this chapter shall be incorporated into the information required pursuant to Section 16915.