Sequestering Savings From the Closure of Developmental Centers

Jan 31, 2018 - The proposal under discussion in this report would be another example of constraining future legislative budgetary decisions by earmarking the use of net operational savings or revenues from DC closures to be spent in the DDS system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3735

Governor's May Revision proposal to close Developmental Centers

May 16, 2015 - Require the Department to Report on Consumer Health and Safety Measures. We recommend the Legislature require the department to report at budget hearings on the measures that will be put in place to safeguard the health and safety of DC residents trans itioning to community placements given the time line proposed for closure is faster than prior closures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/848

LAO 2007 Budget Analysis: Developmental Services (4300)

The DC budget plan includes the following proposals: Agnews DC Closure. The budget plan continues to assume the closure of the Agnews DC in June 2008. In 2007-08, DC expenditures decrease by $10.4 million ($5.6 million General Fund) to reflect decreased staffing costs as Agnews’ population is relocated into community placements or to other DCs.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2007/health_ss/hss_06_4300_anl07.aspx

Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

Supplemental Report of the 2025-26 Budget Act [Publication Details]

Oct 6, 2025 - Supplemental Report of the 2025-26 Budget Act [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/5078

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - Budget-related legislation instead gives the State Council until December 2022 (an 18-month extension) to complete the report in ligh t of program implementation delays, but requires an interim report to be submitted by June  30, 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/1

The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook Executive Summary Not Safe to Bet Artificial Intelligence ( AI) Fueled Exuberance Is Sustainable. Both the California and U.S. economies currently face significant headwinds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

^[PDF] Proposition 27: Allows Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

The increase would depend mostly on how sports betting is regulated—such as the number of sports betting licenses approved, the type and number of betting options and events offered, and how much state enforcement is done.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Prop-27-081022.pdf

Lanterman Closure Proposal Has Merit, But Plan Lacks Fiscal Details

May 4, 2010 - As required by statute, the report provides details on the Agnews DC closure, including a summary of the fiscal impacts of the closure and the status of former Agnews ’ employees. Our review of the plan and report indicates that the administration has modeled the proposed closure of Lanterman DC on the recent Agnews closure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/206

^[PDF] Funding and Oversight of State Developmental Centers

The DDS set forth a new set of reporting guidelines to handle abuse allegations in 2002 and recently updated them in 2012.  Regional Centers (RCs). The state provides community- based services to consumers through 21 nonprofi t corporations known as RCs, which are located throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Health/2012/Funding_Oversight_DC_10_23_12.pdf