As used in this article:
(a) “Local public entity” means any public entity other than the state.
(b) “Public entity” means the state, a county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision in the state.
(c) “State” means the State of California.
(d) “State agency” means a state office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission or agency claims against which are paid by warrants drawn by the Controller.