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

Feb 24, 2017 - In 2013, DDS voluntarily decertified four ICF/DD units at Sonoma DC, but to retain federal funds for the remaining seven units, DDS entered into a settlement agreement (which included a program improvement plan) with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), DPH, and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

The 2018-19 Budget: Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget

Feb 16, 2018 - While the ICF/DD units at Sonoma DC were decertified and lost federal funding in 2016, ICF/DD units at Fairview DC and the general treatment area at Porterville DC remain certified through a settlement agreement with the federal government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3757

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

Feb 25, 2019 - DDS also indicated that the Fairview DC property would not be declared surplus until at least 2020 ‑21. The Fairview property also includes two DDS ‑run crisis homes, an apartment development called Harbor Village (which includes some residences for DDS consumers), and will include a second apartment development (which will also include some units for DDS consumers).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Mar 4, 2016 - This new unit would provide fiscal and programmatic analysis to assist with DDS responses to various research and analytical needs related to both the community services and DC programs. Given that the community services program is by far the larger of the department ’s two major programs, a substantial portion of the new resources could presumably be focused on community services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3382

A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors

Nov 28, 2016 - However, given California ’s demographic differences compared to the United States as a whole, the national –level results may not be applicable to California and to our knowledge similar projections are not available for California ’s senior population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3509

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Certain services cost more per unit than others depending on the comprehensiveness of the service and the way it is delivered. For example, some services must be provided by licensed professionals and therefore have higher rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

Improving Access to Dental Services for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Sep 27, 2018 - Although this approach has been convenient for DC residents, and ensured at least some degree of dental care, the three remaining DCs will be closed by 2021 (except for the secure treatment program at Porterville DC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3884

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Mar 3, 2022 - Counties likely would face challenges in the timely acquisition and placement of relatively large numbers of these units. Consequently, whether this approach would be significantly faster than using existing infrastructure or funding the acquisition or construction of new units is unclear.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - NPLH has supported 247 projects and 7,852 housing units are anticipated. As of August 2022, 119 projects are under construction, 30 projects have been completed, and 498 units have units have been completed and are occupied.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - The spending plan includes reductions to staffing for isolation units to align with utilization, resulting in General Fund savings of $22  million in 2025-26 and ongoing. The spending plan also reduces General Fund support for the Los Angeles County community-based restoration and diversion contract by $12  million in 2025-26 and ongoing to reflect current enrollment rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075