PROGRAM SUMMARY, RESOURCES, AND CONTACTS - 1700

Government Code Section 14771 establishes the State Forms Management Program (SFMP) for all state agencies to facilitate the statewide standardization of all agencies’ forms and forms management programs.

The SFMP is administered by the Forms Management Center (FMC) and is managed by the Statewide Forms Manager. The FMC is located within the Department of General Services, Administrative Division, 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, California 95605. For inquires, email the FMC at FormsManagement@dgs.ca.gov or telephone at (916) 375-4216.  

This chapter provides policy for the SFMP, which includes, but is not limited to, criteria for forms design, electronic signature (eSignature), inventory control process, terms and definitions, review processes, agencies’ responsibilities and reporting requirements. Procedures for complying with this policy can be found on the Statewide Forms Program website. 

They are part of the FMCs resource documents and are based on ‟best business practices‟ for forms programs. They contain guidelines, procedures, instructions, recommended readings, and other detailed information relating to state and departmental forms management programs. 

The Forms Management Representative (FMR) and/or other staff involved in the forms management responsibilities should contact the FMC for guidance on the policy within SAM 1700. See SAM Section 0030 for contact information.