Policy and Code
This page provides quick access to the key policies, codes, and manuals that define and support the CALNET program. Utilize these resources to ensure alignment with statewide IT and telecom requirements.
California Government Code (GOV)
- GOV § 11541 – Establishes OTech’s Business Telecom Authority and defines CALNET’s framework.
State Administrative Manual (SAM)
- SAM – Primary State of California resource for administrative policy.
- SAM Chapter 4600 – Business Telecommunications Systems and Services.
- SAM Chapter 5100 – Information Technology – Department of Technology.
State Contracting Manual (SCM)
- SCM Volume 2 & 3 – Procurement policies and guidance from DGS.
State Telecommunications Management Manual (STMM)
- STMM Chapter 100 – State Telecommunications Management Manual
- STMM Chapter 101 – CALNET Contact Information
- STMM Chapter 200 – Telecommunications State Vision and Strategy
- STMM Chapter 201 – CALNET Program
- STMM Chapter 202 – Department of Finance
- STMM Chapter 203 – State Procurement
- STMM Chapter 204 – State Agencies
- STMM Chapter 3-205.0 – Non-State Agencies (Local Government)
- STMM Chapter 300 – Agency Telecommunications Representative Responsibilities
- STMM Chapter 300.1 – Agency Telecommunications Representative Designation Form and Instructions
- STMM Chapter 302 – Fraud Reporting
- STMM Chapter 400.1 – CALNET Required and Discretionary Services
- STMM Chapter 3-500.0 – Ordering CALNET Services
- STMM Chapter 3-501.0 – CALNET Exemption Requests and Non-CALNET Procurements
- STMM Chapter 3-502.0 – CALNET Delegation
- STMM Chapter 507 – Toll-Free Telephone Service
- STMM Chapter 800 – Personal Use of State Phones
- STMM Chapter 801 – Private Residence Telephone Services
- STMM Chapter 802 – 900 Service
- Glossary – Glossary of terms used in STMM