The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - At the bottom of the figure, we display the total reserves planned for the end of 2020 ‑21 under the administration ’s estimates and assumptions. Under the Governor ’s proposed budget, the state would end 2020 ‑21 with $20. 5  b illion in total reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2025-26 Budget: Understanding Recent Increases in the Medi-Cal Senior Caseload

Mar 6, 2025 - As shown in Figure 11, this growth in first‑time‑enrolling Medi‑Cal enrollees is unique to seniors. From the third quarter of 2022 through the fourth quarter of 2024, we estimate that about 115,000 first‑time‑enrolling seniors enrolled in Medi‑Cal over the historical average new enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5010

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In response, the department released guidance on February 11, 2026 indicating that providers will have the opportunity to earn a partial year of quality payments if they come into compliance after the February 27 deadline.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - In 2025, the state also submitted a one ‑year private hospital fee, generating around $11  billion in revenue, for federal approval. The federal government has not yet approved this higher fee. Voters Have Made Largest Provider Taxes Permanent in State Law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2025-26 Budget: Health Care Access and Information

Feb 20, 2025 - Established by legislation in 2020 ( Chapter 207 of 2020 [SB 852, Pan] ), the program aims to reduce the cost of drugs by expanding the availability of low‑cost generics in the market. The program accomplishes this objective by entering into partnerships with private entities to distribute or manufacture generic drugs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4979

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 7, 2020 - The Governor ’s budget proposes $16. 5  m illion ($11. 2  m illion General Fund) to pay for additional service coordinators at RCs to lower the caseload ratio for young consumers ages   3 t hrough 5 t o one service coordinator for every 45 c onsumers (1:45).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4147

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - As Figure  11 shows, however, the trend in spending has been quite volatile. Most of this trend is likely due to federally required changes to the state ’s reporting processes. These recent changes in reporting resulted in much higher estimates compared to past years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - (In addition, the Constitution requires the state to set aside $11  billion for reserves and debt payments. We also describe those below.) One-Time Spending The Governor proposes spending $25  billion of General Fund surplus monies on a one-time or temporary basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 25, 2019 - For example, the state minimum wage is scheduled to increase on January  1, 2020, from $ 12 p er hour to $ 13 p er hour for large employers and from $ 11 p er hour to $ 12 p er hour for small employers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

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

Feb 11, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget Summary The Governor ’s budget proposes $2. 3  b illion for the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) in 2020 ‑ 21 —an increase of $ 232  m illion ( 11  p ercent) from the revised 2019 ‑ 20 l evel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4154