The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - The department released a Request for Information (RFI) in November 2025 with the goal of understanding industry best practices and vendor capacity for implementation. Responses to the RFI closed on January 23, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision

May 22, 2024 - Some money would remain in the reserve after this version of the MCO tax ends in 2026 to help sustain the augmentations in the future. This year ’s early action shifted $3.1  billion out of the reserve to help address the budget problem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4905

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Carve Out of Medi-Cal Pharmacy Services From Managed Care

Apr 5, 2019 - Medi‑Cal Discounts on Prescription Drugs Federal Law Directs Drug Manufacturers to Provide Best Prices to Medicaid Programs. For a drug to be covered by Medicaid, federal law requires its manufacturer to make it available to Medicaid programs for at least the best price paid by almost any other public or private payer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3997

Update on COVID-19 Spending in California

Nov 5, 2020 - Issues for Legislative Consideration This post reflects our best understanding of COVID-19 spending provided to date. Given the Legislature, administration, and/or federal government are likely to take additional actions to spend more money on COVID-19 response, the figures estimated in this post likely will change, perhaps substantially, in the near future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4292

Realignment and County Indigent Health Care Programs [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - Realignment and County Indigent Health Care Programs [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/5164

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

Mar 13, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services [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/5157

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

Overview of California’s Physician Residency Grant Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - Overview of California’s Physician Residency Grant Programs [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/5128

Impact of H.R. 1 on Access to Medical School and Student Debt [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - Impact of H.R. 1 on Access to Medical School and Student Debt [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/5129

Key Impacts of H.R. 1 on Medi-Cal and CalFresh [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - Key Impacts of H.R. 1 on 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/5117