Welcome to the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Section home page. IGRs primary responsibilities are to coordinate Departmental analysis, make recommendations regarding State and Federal legislation and regulations, and to advance the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ policies on issues impacting programs administered by the Department of Public Social Services.
Consistent with Board Policy, the primary objectives of the Section are to ensure:
- Adequate funding for Department-administered programs
- Maximum flexibility to design programs to meet local needs
- Improvement in the quality and availability of services for persons served by Departmental programs
IGR works in concert with the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office (CEO), County Welfare Directors Association (CWDA), California State Association of Counties (CSAC), National Association of Counties (NACo), American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), and other key advocates to advance County positions and policies.
The Section also works directly with State and Federal Administrative and Legislative staff, participates in budgetary and legislative analysis and proposal writing, and provides technical assistance and analytical support to other Divisions in the department on issues related to legislation, law, regulations, State and federal funding and policy development.
DPSS News publishes articles from the Department for staff and the public that cover a variety of topics. 
