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

Feb 24, 2017 - In this report, we discuss the Governor’s budget proposals for Department of Developmental Services (DDS), providing our assessment of the budget package for DDS and analyzing one of the proposed trailer bills, which we find raises a number of issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2026 - Analyzes the Governor’s budget for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), with a focus on a budget proposal to continue planning the proposed Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) information technology project, implementation of new H.R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Analyzes the Governor’s budget for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), with a focus on a budget proposal to continue planning the proposed Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) information technology project, implementation of new H.R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services

Nov 9, 2021 - The Supplemental Report requires our office to provide options to address these barriers with the ultimate goal of increasing federal financial participation for regional center (RC)‑coordinated services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services—An Interim Update

Apr 19, 2021 - It requires us to provide options to address these barriers with the ultimate goal of increasing federal financial participation (FFP) for regional center (RC)-coordinated services. Our evaluation may consider opportunities for streamlining the enrol lment process and educating consumers and their families/representatives about Medi-Cal programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4415

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

Feb 25, 2019 - In this report, we evaluate the Governor's budget proposals for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The proposed 2019-20 DDS budget is projected to reach $7.8 billion ($4.8 billion General Fund), with the caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities served mostly in community-based programs projected to reach nearly 350,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

Building California’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure: Progress Update and Opportunities for the Proposition 1 Bond

Feb 5, 2025 - Moreover, BHCIP has not made any pro gress in building these facilities in the region that was identified as having the greatest need (southern San Joaquin Valley). We also found that the methodology used by the administration for allocating funding may be reinforcing historical regional inequities in behavioral health infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Mental Health Workforce Proposal

May 9, 2019 - Figure 6 Regions With the Smallest Mental Health Workforces Have Not Seen the Largest Workforce Gains Under OSHPD ’s Programs Region Region With the Smallest Mental Health Workforces a Region With the Most Award Recipients b Inland Empire
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4031

The 2019-20 May Revision: Analysis of the Governor’s January and May Mental Health Workforce Proposals

May 16, 2019 - Figure 6 Regions With the Smallest Mental Health Workforces Have Not Seen the Largest Workforce Gains Under OSHPD ’s Programs Region Region With the Smallest Mental Health Workforces a Region With the Most Award Recipients b Inland Empire 9 9 a Numbers reflect the ranking of regions in terms of the size of their mental health workforces, controlling for their population sizes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4049

The 2022-23 Budget: Public Health Foundational Support

Feb 16, 2022 - Provides Regional Support. The plan includes ways to support both state objectives and LHJs by enhancing regional expertise and activities. For  example: Establishes a Regional Public Health Office. This office, housed at CDPH, would include regional specialists for each of the five public health officer regions (Bay Area, Rural North, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, and Southern California).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4544