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

Nov 28, 2016 - Figure  2 shows national LTSS spending by payer in 2013 (such a breakout is not available for California). In California, the most recent analysis released by CMS indicates that Medi –Cal spending on LTSS was over $14  billion total funds in the 2012 –13 federal fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3509

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 11, 2016 - As the initial changes associated with ACA implementation stabilize, caseload trends and their relationship to changes in the economy wi ll become more useful for projecting caseload. However, until that time, both the administration ’s and our office ’s caseload projections are likely to be more uncertain than in the past.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3350

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - At the time of this report, DDS was working to complete Stage 2 of the PAL process, or the Alternatives Analysis. Stage 2 requires the department to conduct market research on which IT solution could meet the project ’s desired outcomes, as well as develop a financial analysis for the recommended solution.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

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

Mar 3, 2022 - Moreover, there likely wi ll be ongoing needs for bridge housing —as opposed to a one ‑time need. While tiny homes could be more mobile, whether they could be maintained over time to support ongoing transitions to permanent housing is unclear.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - This section focuses on (1)  new community engagement requirements, (2)  the new six ‑month renewal requirement, and (3)  changes that eliminate federally funded full ‑scope (comprehensive) Medi ‑Cal coverage for certain immigrant groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - The spending plan includes $5.5  million one-time General Fund for three external entities: (1)  the Northeast Valley Health Corporation ($3  million), (2)  the Youth Mental Health Academy ($2  million), and (3)  the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic ($500,000).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

The 2019-20 Budget: Reorganization of the Division of Juvenile Justice

Apr 10, 2019 - These questions are summarized in Figure  2 and discussed in more detail below. Figure 2 Key Questions for Legislative Consideration   Does the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) need to be reorganized to improve rehabilitation?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3998

Considering Medi-Cal in the Midst of a Changing Fiscal and Policy Landscape

Oct 24, 2025 - In revisiting the Medi ‑Cal program, the Legislature faces three key questions: (1)  who should Medi ‑Cal serve, (2)  what per ‑enrollee service level should Medi ‑Cal provide, and (3)  what non ‑General Fund financing options are available?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - As a result, as Figure  2 shows, Medi ‑Cal comprises 19  percent of overall General Fund spending by the end of our outlook period —slightly lower than the 20  percent share in the 2025 ‑26 enacted  budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Specifically, the Governor ’s budget assumes (1)  a $620  million ($230  million General Fund) reduction through the permanent elimination of 6,500 vacant positions and associated funding and (2)  a $1.5  billion ($820  million General Fund) in 2024 ‑25 and $2  billion ($1.2  billion General Fund) in 2025 ‑26 and ongoing reduction to state operations expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951