The 2025-26 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 19, 2025 - As shown in Figure 1, the Governor ’s budget proposes $15.4  billion in total funds ($1  billion General Fund) for the CalFresh and CFAP programs in 2025-26, representing net increases of $163  million total funds (1 percent) and about $7  million General Fund (1  percent) compared to the revised 2024-25 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4971

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation [Publication Details] Description: In this brief, we assess the Governor's proposed funding for county administration of Medi-Cal and CalFresh in response to H.R. 1 and provide related recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - Backfilling lost federal benefits under H.R.  1 would require billions of dollars in additional budget solutions. …While Counties Face Multiple Cost Pressures. H.R.  1 also puts strain on county finances.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - Figure 7
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

The 2024-25 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 16, 2024 - As shown in Figure  1, the Governor ’s budget proposes $14.8  billion in total funds ($1  billion General Fund) for the CalFresh and CFAP programs in 2024 ‑25, a net increase of $186  million total funds (1  percent) and net decrease of $12  million General Fund (1  percent) compared to the revised 2023 ‑24 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4845

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Human Services Budget

Feb 28, 2017 - Figure 1 Major Human Services Programs and Departments —Budget Summary General Fund (Dollars in Millions) 2016-17 Estimated
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3576

Overview of Individuals Impacted by H.R. 1 Work Requirement Policies in Medi-Cal and CalFresh [Publication Details]

Mar 11, 2026 - Overview of Individuals Impacted by H.R. 1 Work Requirement Policies in Medi-Cal and CalFresh [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/5155

The 2020-21 Budget: Department of Social Services

Feb 24, 2020 - IHSS County MOE The Governor ’s budget estimates that IHSS county MOE costs will increase by $ 83  m illion, from $1. 58  m illion in 2019 ‑ 20 t o $1. 67  m illion in 2020 ‑21. Counties generally pay for their share of IHSS costs with revenues from 1991 r ealignment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4175

Overview of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5123

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - On October 3, 2025, DOF notified the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) that it had finalized a $20  million contract with a vendor on September 26, 2025. Based on the scope of the contract, the administration now anticipates (1)  savings of $425  million in 2025-26 from two departments ($300  million from DHCS and $125  million from CDCR) and (2)  unknown savings in the outyears.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081