The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Developmental Services (DDS) May Revision Budget Proposal

May 24, 2021 - DDS System Still Faces Challenges Today That Could Affect the Success of a Performance Incentives Program. While the pandemic demonstrated that the DDS system could be somewhat nimble in responding to consumers ’ needs, some of the same challenges facing the department in 2020 exist today.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4438

The 2017-18 Budget: The Coordinated Care Initiative: A Critical Juncture

Feb 27, 2017 - When considering appropriate levels of state and county cost shares for programs, fiscal responsibility for a program should be matched with the level of control over that program. Matching fiscal responsibility with the level of control gives both the state and counties an incentive to manage costs to the extent possible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3585

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 7, 2020 - Among other things, it provides training to local START teams (which are selected and contracted by the RC) on whole person assessment, community education, and data collection and management. These teams facilitate 24 ‑hour care coordination and provide coaching and education to families, staff, and service providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4147

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Though current law generally will require this new tax to be much smaller, there is a way the state could maintain a similar level of revenue as today (before the required reduction in the revenue limit under federal law).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's May Revision In-Home Supportive Services Cost-Sharing Proposal

May 16, 2017 - When considering the appropriate levels of state and county cost shares for programs, fiscal responsibility for a program should be matched with the level of control over that program. Matching fiscal responsibility with the level of control gives both the state and counties an incentive to manage costs to the extent possible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3671

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 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - Yes A multidisciplinary team delivers services and support directly to justice ‑involved beneficiaries in their community. Yes Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis An early intervention approach aimed at treating individuals following an initial psychotic episode.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4689

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - The APD process allows the state to request a 90  percent match in federal funding (rather than California ’s standard 50  percent match) to design, develop, and install IT systems that enable the state to more efficiently administer Medicaid benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget

Feb 11, 2020 - The treatment team collaborates to develop individualized treatment plans and delivery of care for each patient at DSH. Figure  3 describes each of the positions on the treatment team. Figure 3 Department of State Hospitals Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Position
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4154

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services

Nov 9, 2021 - In 2010, 74 p ercent of consumers were enrolled in Medi ‑Cal, whereas today, 79 p ercent are enrolled. Among children, enrollment has increased by more than 10 p ercentage points since 2010, from 59 p ercent to 71 p ercent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471