The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Health and Human Services)

Jun 19, 2015 - (The existing structure of the MCO tax has been found inconsistent with federal Medicaid law and regulations and would thus need to be restructured for the state to continue to draw down federal funds after 2015‑16.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3277

The 2015-16 Budget: Centralizing State IT Project Management [Publication Details]

Mar 27, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Centralizing State IT Project Management [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/3229

The 2015-16 Budget: Paying for a State Mandate on Local Child Protective Agencies [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Paying for a State Mandate on Local Child Protective Agencies [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/3182

The 2015-16 Budget: Analysis of the Human Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2015 - First, we review major trends in human services programs since 2007-08 (the last state budget developed before the major recession) and find that total spending is up by 11 percent (in inflation-adjusted terms), with major changes in how programs are funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3172

Integrating Health and Human Services Eligibility and Enrollment Processes [Publication Details]

Oct 30, 2014 - The integration of eligibility and enrollment processes of health and human services (HHS) programs has long been an important issue for the state. In this report, we focus on the integration of three key HHS programs: the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal), CalFresh, and the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3150

Information Technology Procurement and Implementation Overview [Publication Details]

Apr 10, 2014 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2997

The 2014-15 Budget: 21st Century Project Update [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2014 - We find that the Governor’s 2014-15 budget proposes funding for outside legal counsel at roughly one-half of the State Controller's Office's (SCO) estimate of projected costs, and therefore recommend that the Legislature budget the full estimate instead.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2979

Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect: Trends and Issues [Publication Details]

Aug 8, 2013 - Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect: Trends and Issues [Publication Details] Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect: Trends and Issues Format: HTML Description: This report provides an overview of child abuse and neglect trends, explains the state and county roles in the Child Welfare Services (CWS) system, and examines the outcomes of children involved with the CWS system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2802

Rethinking PARIS Data Match: Connecting Veterans on Medi-Cal to Federal Benefits [Publication Details]

Aug 6, 2013 - We recommend that the Legislature require the administration to report on the rationale for current policies that prevent the state from realizing these savings. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2801

The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2013 - We discuss problems in the operation of the state's Developmental Centers (DCs) by the Department of Developmental Services, and recommend that oversight of the DCs be strengthened by the creation of an independent Office of the Inspector General.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2698