The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - (The budget for CSU includes an additional $ 64  m illion ongoing to cover higher retiree health benefit and pension costs.) For UC, $ 200  m illion of its ongoing augmentation is intended to cover increases in operating costs (including some employee compensation costs), student success initiatives, student hunger and housing initiatives, mental health services, and 2018 ‑ 19 e nrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2022 - On January 10, 2022, Governor Newsom presented his proposed state budget to the Legislature. In this report, we provide a brief summary of the proposed budget based on our initial review. In the coming weeks, we will analyze the plan in more detail and release several additional budget analyses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4492

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - On January 10, 2022, Governor Newsom presented his proposed state budget to the Legislature. In this report, we provide a brief summary of the proposed budget based on our initial review. In the coming weeks, we will analyze the plan in more detail and release several additional budget analyses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492/1

The 2024-25 Budget: Future of Public Health Budget Solution

May 21, 2024 - The workgroup included state and local officials and stakeholders and established a number of priorities based on data and input collected from across the state. The goal was to “right size ” the historically stagnant CDPH budget —both in terms of state and local support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4904

The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision

May 22, 2024 - Historically, the state has used the MCO tax to help pay for existing services in Medi-Cal. Using the tax in this way allowed the state to spend less money from the General Fund on Medi-Cal. When the Legislature notably increased the tax in 2023, however, it designated some of the associated revenue to increase funding for Medi-Cal and other health programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4905

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget

Feb 11, 2020 - The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) provides inpatient mental health services at five state hospitals (Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan ‑Los Angeles, Napa, and Patton). DSH also contracts with counties to provide in ‑patient mental health services in additional locations (typically county jails) throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4154

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget [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/4154

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Health Care Access and Information

Feb 27, 2024 - State Recently Established Grant Program to Support Cost of Seismic Upgrades. As part of Chapter  489 of 2021 (SB  395, Caballero), which increased taxes on electronic cigarette products, the state created the Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4860

The 2024-25 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Feb 14, 2024 - State ’s Uncertain Budget Condition Heightens Funding Risks. Since the 2023 ‑24 budget and the MCO tax package were enacted, the state ’s budget picture has deteriorated. Under the Governor ’s budget, the state is addressing a significant budget problem in the near term and is projected to face deficits in the out ‑years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4838

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 13, 2024 - Assessment Proposal Would Help Address the State Budget Problem … The $612.5  million decrease in General Fund spending for rate reform implementation would help the state address its budget deficit in 2024 ‑25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4837