Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Change in Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s Role

Jul 13, 2023 - These insights can be of value to the Legislature as it deliberates its preferred policy approach on mental health issues. Issues for Legislative Consideration Maintain MHSOAC ’s Authority Absent Compelling Justification for Governor ’s Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4781

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - The Legislature could have greater insight into these spending drivers, as well as potential spending adjustments, if the department were to provide richer data. Four Key Factors Drive Spending in DDS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 15, 2023 - (We raised significant concerns about the quality incentive program in a previous analysis , and this analysis could help inform some current policy discussions.) Additional Questions About Underlying Rate Models.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4683

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [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/5146

Impact of COVID-19 on Health Care Access

May 7, 2021 - Much of this analysis relied upon reports from the state ’s 44 major health plans, which show the experience of a significant portion (70  percent) of, but not all, Californians in terms of access to care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4426

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

Feb 7, 2020 - As we noted in our analysis last year, the Governor ’s proposed suspension of services that are arguably ongoing in nature creates uncertainty for consumers and service providers. LAO Recommendation Recommend Approving New Supplemental Rate Increases, Consistent With Legislative Action in 2019 ‑20.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4147

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

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - Although the state has some insight into federal and state sources of funding for public health laboratories, there are some gaps. Specifically, the state does not collect data on the share of 1991 realignment funds flowing to laboratories, nor does the state collect data on other funding sources —like fees or county funds —laboratories could receive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis Supplemental Medi ‑Cal payments to private hospitals and General Fund savings. Long ‑Term Care Quality Assurance Fees Long ‑term care facilities $650 million to $700 million Portion of state cost of long ‑term care facility reimbursement rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Community Care Demonstration Project

Feb 19, 2021 - The administration has characterized the CCDP as a demonstration project, intended to help provide insight on the proposed program ’s effectiveness and the feasibility for statewide implementation. However, the administration is proposing to fund the CCDP on an ongoing basis prior to the state being able to make these assessments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4382