Proposition 99: Too Many Programs, Too Few Dollars [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - We recommend the Legislature approve the Governor’s budget proposal for Proposition 99-funded programs, which shifts allocations of tobacco tax revenues to maximize resources for health programs and achieve General Fund savings. We further recommend that the Legislature begin this year to address the long-term issues posed by the present structure of Proposition 99.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1286

Governor’s Developmental Services Reforms: An Assessment [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - The cost to the state of operating regional centers (RCs) for persons with developmental disabilities has continued to escalate at a rapid pace, with General Fund spending more than doubling in the past five fiscal years despite efforts to obtain more federal funds to offset state support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1122

Improving The State’s Medi-Cal Antifraud Program [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - Improving The State’s Medi-Cal Antifraud Program [Publication Details] Improving The State’s Medi-Cal Antifraud Program Format: HTML Description: During the past four years, the Legislature has approved significant increases in resources to combat fraud in the Medi-Cal Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1114

Developmental Center Restructure [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - Developmental centers (DC) population has declined significantly over the last forty years. We examine the DC system's population trends and cost-effectiveness, and provide the Legislature with options and recommendations related to future DC operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/962

State Faces Potential Loss of State Children's Health Insurance Program Funds [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2002 - The state is at risk of losing $750 million in unspent federal State Children's Health Insurance Program funds over the next two years in the absence of congressional action. We suggest the Legislature work with the congressional delegation regarding the availability of these funds. We also present examples of options to minimize this potential loss of federal funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/869

Hospitals Face Financial Headaches [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2002 - California hospitals face significant financial pressures in the next several years, particularly from recent federal regulations limiting the amount the state can pay public hospitals participating in Medi-Cal. We recommend steps the Legislature could take even in difficult fiscal times to deal with problems faced by hospitals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/862

Healthy Families Parent Expansion [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2002 - The Governor has recently indicated support for the Healthy Families parent expansion in the budget year. Should the Legislature wish to proceed with the expansion in the budget year, we offer an alternative for doing so at a reduced state cost.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/868

Major Milestones: 43 Years of Care and Treatment Of the Mentally Ill [Publication Details]

Mar 8, 2000 - Major Milestones: 43 Years of Care and Treatment Of the Mentally Ill [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/712

Implementation of Proposition 99—An Overview [Publication Details]

May 24, 1991 - Our review suggests that the major departments responsible for the implementation of AB 75 have generally made reasonable progress in the past two years in implementing the health services and health education programs the act established, although some programs are still experiencing delays in payments or are underutilizing the funds that are available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/346

Proposition 99: An Update [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 1990 - Our review indicates that the three major departments responsible for the implementation of AB 75 have made good progress in implementing the programs the act established in the current year. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/347