Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 5713

Advances for funding mental health services may be made by the Director of Mental Health from funds appropriated to the department for local mental health programs and services specified in the annual Budget Act. Advances made pursuant to this section shall be made in the form and manner the Director of Mental Health shall determine. When certified by the Director of Mental Health, advances shall be presented to the Controller for payment. Each advance shall be payable from the appropriation made for the fiscal year in which the expenses upon which the advance is based are incurred.