The State Appropriations Limit

Apr 21, 2021 - The state also provides funding for a broad range of programmatic activities, for example, in criminal justice, housing and homelessness, and transportation. However, very little of this funding is counted toward local governments ’ limits because funding must be unrestricted to meet the statutory definition of a subvention.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4416

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of CalAIM Financing Issues

Feb 16, 2021 - For example, home modifications such as ramp installations are intended to deter placement in nursing facilities, recuperative care is intended to reduce hospitals stays, and temporary housing assistance is intended to prevent emergency room visits for conditions that might develop during periods of homelessness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4374

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Health

Oct 22, 2021 - Certain pharmacy providers objected to the change, asserting that the lower reimbursement could cause them to cease providing specialized medication management services to high-risk populations, which may include individuals who are homeless, have mental illness, or have a history of non-adherence with medications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4465

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - For example, during the first quarter of 2020, 28  p ercent of Los Angeles County ’s jail inmates reported that they are homeless and 35  p ercent required mental health treatment. Given these concerns, we recommend that an explicit goal of the BSCC standards and inspections program be to promote equitable facility operations to ensure that all inmates and youth in local detention facilities experience legal, humane, and safe conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371