The 2024-25 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 16, 2024 - The California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot provides CalFresh recipients in pilot counties with a dolla r-for-dollar benefit match when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at select farmers ’ markets and grocery stores.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4845

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 18, 2026 - CalFresh benefits can be used to buy most groceries and some prepared food at participating vendors, which include most grocery and convenience stores. Benefit amounts vary by household and depend on various factors including household size, income, and costs for housing and utilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5126

California's Other Budget Deficit: The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency - California's Other Budget Deficit--The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video California 's Other Budget Deficit--The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency October 20, 2010 In this short video, Todd Bland, Director of the Social Services Section at the LAO discusses the report "California 's Other Budget Deficit: The Unemployment Insurance Fund Insolvency. "
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=69

Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program - Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program [Video]

Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program - Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program January 21, 2010
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Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems - Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems [Video]

Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems - Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Consolidating California’s Statewide Automated Welfare Systems February 13, 2012 Senior Fiscal &
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Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting - Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting [Video]

Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting - Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting
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The 2025-26 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 19, 2025 - The federal government helps manage an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system which deposits monthly benefits for CalFresh and other human services pr ograms onto cards to be used at grocery and convenience store checkout counters.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4971

Managing California’s Insolvency: The Impact of Federal Proposals on Unemployment Insurance - Managing California’s Insolvency: The Impact of Federal Proposals on Unemployment Insurance [Video]

Managing California’s Insolvency: The Impact of Federal Proposals on Unemployment Insurance - Managing California’s Insolvency: The Impact of Federal Proposals on Unemployment Insurance [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Managing California’s Insolvency: The
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Try Before You Buy: Expanding Multi–Stage Procurements for Large IT Systems [Publication Details]

Nov 11, 2009 - Our analysis indicates that an earlier evaluation of procurement strategy can reduce the risks of cost overruns and schedule delays, so we recommend that the Legislature require state entities to include procurement strategies in project documents when they submit them for approval. ( Short video summary ) Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2139

Considering the State Costs and Benefits: In-Home Supportive Services Program [Publication Details]

Jan 21, 2010 - Given the state’s continuing fiscal problems, we offer additional options for the Legislature to consider that can achieve state savings through increased targeting. ( Short video introducing this report ) Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2176