The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - To try to address this, the Legislature has taken steps to require that the administrative budgeting methodologies for both CalFresh and IHSS are reevaluated every three years, with a report to the Legislature on potential changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - Because nonfederal IHSS costs have grown faster than the MOE in recent years, the state has taken on an increasing share of IHSS program costs. Governor ’s Budget Includes Three IHSS Budget Solutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - As counties have taken steps toward implementing their individual comprehensive prevention plans, some key challenges and opportunities for additional legislative guidance and input have come to light.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106