Fiscal Outlook: Developmental Services

Nov 15, 2017 - General Fund Expenditures at DCs Projected to Decline as DCs Close. As DDS consumers transition from the DCs to the community, we project General Fund expenditures for DCs to decline from $350  million in 2017-18 to less than $300  million by 2018-19.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3717

Governor's May Revision proposal to close Developmental Centers

May 16, 2015 - Here we provide a brief background on DCs and our initial assessment of the Governor’s proposal. Background The DDS Operates Three DCs. The DDS operates three 24-hour facilities known as DCs —Fairview DC in Orange County, Porterville DC in Tulare County, and Sonoma DC in Sonoma County —and one smaller leased community facility (Canyon Springs in Riverside County).
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/848

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 24, 2017 - DCs currently provide a safety net for consumers who are in crisis or who exhibit significant behavioral challenges. Not only are the DCs each licensed as general acute care hospitals with onsite medical staff, but Sonoma and Fairview DCs each house an acute crisis facility that can serve up to five consumers in crisis at a time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

^[PDF] Funding and Oversight of State Developmental Centers

.  Background information on the Developmental Centers (DCs) program.  Overview of funding for the DCs.  Overview of the major entities that perform oversight of the DCs. Organization of Handout 2L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E October 23, 2012 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE  Lanterman Act Is Basis for Providing Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Health/2012/Funding_Oversight_DC_10_23_12.pdf

^[PDF] Sequestering Savings From the Closure of Developmental Centers

Following a 2015 decision by the Governor and Legislature, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will fully or partially close three DCs (we refer to these as “closure DCs”) in the next several years.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Health/2018/Sequestering_Savings_From_the_Closure_Developmental_Centers_030718.pdf

The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget

Oversight of DCs The DDS Performs Primary Oversight of DCs. The DDS has a general oversight role with DCs in that it hires all DC executive level staff, helps manage DC budgets, and creates rules and guidelines for how DC –related criminal investigations are to be handled.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2013/ss/hhs/health-human-services-022713.aspx

The 2026-27 Budget: May Revision Proposition 98 Estimates and K-14 Spending Plan [Publication Details]

May 19, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: May Revision Proposition 98 Estimates and K-14 Spending Plan [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/5188

The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision 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/Report/5187

The 2026-27 May Revision: LAO Analyses [Publication Details]

May 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 May Revision: LAO Analyses [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/5186

The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision [Publication Details]

May 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision [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/5187