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

Feb 24, 2017 - Increase of $3.7  million in one ‑time General Fund spending to install a nitrate removal system for the water supply at Porterville DC. New Method for Estimating DC Costs. The DDS implemented a new method for estimating 2017 ‑18 costs at DCs, now accounting for the base level of staffing required regardless of how many residents live at the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

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

Feb 16, 2018 - At the start of 2017 ‑18, 534 r esidents lived at closure DCs. Nonclosure Facilities. DDS will continue to operate a secure treatment program at Porterville DC, which, by statute, can serve up to 211 p eople, all of whom have been deemed a safety risk and/or incompetent to stand trial.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3757

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

Feb 25, 2019 - It is also difficult to understand how the department makes its decisions about the number of homes to build, how to ramp up services, and when to ramp up services. Regarding the proposed placement of new crisis homes in Porterville, we have concerns about placing a statewide resource in such a remote location, although we recognize the benefits of this location
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

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

Nov 28, 2016 - For example, Medicare covers up to 100 days of long –term care in a SNF for individuals receiving skilled care, such as physical therapy, following a recent hospital stay of at least three days. Medi –Cal Covers a Broader Range of LTSS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3509

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

Mar 4, 2016 - About one –fourth of community RC clients do not live with their parent(s) or another family member, and of these individuals, the majority live in CCFs that generally provide nonmedical, residential care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3382

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Residential services, which include independent and supported living services either in a consumer ’s home or in licensed facilities that provide 24 ‑hour nonmedical residential care, typically have a relatively higher cost per person due to the comprehensiveness of the service provided (including personal services, supervision, and/or assistance essential for self ‑protection or completing the activities of daily living).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - We understand that while the administration indicates it will provide this payment in the future—after the final calculation of the minimum funding requirement—it also has not scored this future obligation in its multiyear budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

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

Feb 5, 2025 - For example, the administration has provided scoring preferences for launch ‑ready projects throughout BHCIP, and continues to prioritize launch ‑ready projects for awards made using Proposition  1 bond dollars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 15, 2023 - The Governor ’s budget proposal includes $13.6  billion total funds in 2023 ‑24, up $1.6  billion (13  percent) over the revised 2022 ‑23 level ($12.1  billion). Of the proposed 2023 ‑24 total, $8.2  billion is from the General Fund, up $1.4  billion (21  percent) over the revised 2022 ‑23 level ($6.7  billion General Fund).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4683