The 2024-25 Budget: Preliminary May Revision Analysis for Child Welfare

May 24, 2024 - Passing only what is necessary this year would allow more time for the remaining stakeholder questions and policy issues to be worked out and give the Legislature the chance to assess whether the rates structure is in line with its vision for permanent CC R rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4909

Preliminary Assessment of Significant Changes to State's Technology Project Approval and Oversight Processes

Apr 29, 2025 - Preliminary Assessment of Significant Changes to State's Technology Project Approval and Oversight Processes CalHHS Language Access CalHHS proposes to use GenAI technology to translate their departments ’ content into multiple languages to improve language access for state residents. 1 Caltrans Traffic Mobility Insights Caltrans proposes to use GenAI technology to analyze significant amounts of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5034

California's Other Budget Deficit: The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency - California's Other Budget Deficit--The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video California 's Other Budget Deficit--The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency October 20, 2010 In this short video, Todd Bland, Director of the Social Services Section at the LAO discusses the report "California 's Other Budget Deficit: The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency. "
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The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 22, 2021 - Beginning April 2020, counties were temporarily allowed to conduct initial assessments using video-conferencing. However, from August 4, 2020 until the end of the state of emergency in California, the use of video-conferencing for initial assessment is limited to and allowed only to the extent that an applicant or someone in the applicant ’s household has been
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4476/4

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - Additionally, beginning April 2020, counties were temporarily allowed to conduct initial assessments using video-conferencin g. However, from August 4, 2020 until the end of the national public health emergency, the use of video-conferencing for initial assessment is limited to and allowed only to the extent that anyone in the applicant ’s household has been
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/3

Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program - Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program [Video]

Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program - Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program January 21, 2010
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Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems - Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems [Video]

Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems - Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems February 13, 2012 Senior Fiscal &
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Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting - Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting [Video]

Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting - Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting
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The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - County APS offices may continue to conduct investigations and monthly monitoring visits by telephone or through video conferencing under certain circumstances .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/8

Try Before You Buy: Expanding Multi–Stage Procurements for Large IT Systems [Publication Details]

Nov 11, 2009 - Our analysis indicates that an earlier evaluation of procurement strategy can reduce the risks of cost overruns and schedule delays, so we recommend that the Legislature require state entities to include procurement strategies in project documents when they submit them for approval. ( Short video summary ) Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2139