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

Feb 16, 2018 - In this section, we first highlight some of the key problems CCR is intended to address and then discuss some of the major changes underway as a result of CCR. (We note that the changes we highlight are not a comprehensive accounting of all CCR changes, but are those most relevant in understanding the Governor ’s 2018 ‑ 19 b udget proposal for CCR.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3757

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

Feb 24, 2017 - The variety of requests appear to highlight a lack of understanding about the final rule, which could be a result of the limited guidance provided thus far by the state. The funding pressure on the system stems both from the risk of losing federal waiver funding (as discussed above) and from the unknown cost to the state to provide financial assistance to service providers to bring them into compliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

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

Feb 25, 2019 - DC Closures DCs on Track to Close in 2019. DDS successfully completed the closure of Sonoma DC in December 2018 and expects to have moved the last residents from Fairview DC and the general treatment area of Porterville DC by the end of 2019.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

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

Nov 28, 2016 - Seniors turning 65 between 2015 and 2019 who have greater than a high school education spend fewer years on average with one or more ADL limitations than seniors with a high school degree or GED credential and seniors with less than a high school education (4.2 years vs. 4.8 years and 5.8  years, respectively).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3509

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

Mar 4, 2016 - New Federal Requirements Highlight Need for Financing Reform. The changing landscape for service delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities requires thinking about how these programs should be financed to appropriately serve consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3382

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - COVID-19 Pandemic Highlighted Testing Gaps Public Health Laboratories Faced Challenges Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Overall State and Federal Funding for Public Health Remained Flat for Decade Prior to COVID-19.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2024-25 Budget: Future of Public Health Budget Solution

May 21, 2024 - COVID-19 Highlighted Disparities in Public Health Outcomes and Solution May Worsen Trend. The Future of Public Health funding also included specific funding for CDPH and LHJs to address disparities in health outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4904

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

A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors - A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors [Video] Search LAO Videos A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors November 28, 2016 In this short video, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst Amber Didier and Fiscal and Policy Analyst Callie Freitag discuss highlights of the report  A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors . 
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=106

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 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - The Whole Person Care and Health Homes interim evaluations primarily analyze the impacts of the pilot programs from a total statewide perspective, while also highlighting differences in approach among the different participating program administrators.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402