(a)
If a state agency is authorized to procure insurance, that agency may operate and administer a self-insurance program. The agency may contract with the Department of General Services for the development and administration of a self-insurance program.(b)
The department may develop and administer self-insurance programs for any state agency pursuant to its authority under Section 11007.7.
Source:
Section 11007.8, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=11007.8..