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COMPLIANCE REVIEW REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE

REGULATION

Compliance Review Unit State Personnel Board October 09, 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1

Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 1

Background ..................................................................................................................... 2

Scope and Methodology .................................................................................................. 2

Findings and Recommendations ..................................................................................... 3

Examinations ............................................................................................................. 3

Appointments ............................................................................................................. 5

Equal Employment Opportunity ............................................................................... 10

Personal Services Contracts .................................................................................... 12

Departmental Response ................................................................................................ 14

SPB Reply ..................................................................................................................... 14

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