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

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

Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications [Publication Details]

Apr 28, 2026 - Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications [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/5176

The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements [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/5133

Revenue Volatility and California’s Reserve Policy [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - Revenue Volatility and California’s Reserve Policy [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/5125

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk [Publication Details]

Jan 23, 2026 - California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk [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/5104

Senate Handout: Overview of the Governor’s Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 21, 2026 - Senate Handout: Overview of the Governor’s 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/5103

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

Feb 12, 2015 - The report includes an analysis of the future of the state's developmental centers (DCs) and an analysis of the Governor's budget proposal to further reform the Community Care Licensing (CCL) program that oversees the licensing of child care, children's residential, and adult and senior care facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3172