Cal. Gov. Code § 14667.1

Notwithstanding Section 14616, the director may exempt from his or her approval, or from the approval of the department, any state real estate acquisition or conveyance involving not more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for which approval is required by statute whenever, in his or her judgment, the state agency delegated that authority has the necessary real estate expertise and experience to complete the transaction competently and professionally while protecting the best interests of the state. Written notice of exemptions shall be given to the Controller.