Cal. Gov. Code § 19063.4

If no public assistance recipient applies for a opening within the time limits established by this article, the state agency may fill the opening with a person not receiving public assistance. In the event a person not receiving public assistance is hired, the state agency shall place a certification in its employment records stating the date it contacted the Employment Development Department or its designate, the name of the person contacted, the date the position was filled, and any other information determined to be necessary by the State Personnel Board.