The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - In our view, there is no compelling policy reason for prioritizing funding for providers that already receive rates that are relatively high compared to the private market in their county. As a result, we recommend the Legislature repeal the required COLA for the SRR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - (That is, in our view, these costs would not have occurred absent legislative action and as a result do not contribute to the budget problem the Legislature faces today.) Comparison to LAO November Outlook.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - In view of the concerns raised above, the Legislature has a range of options it could consider. Specifically, the Legislature could: Stop Transition . The Legislature could decide transitioning child care and CACFP to DSS is no longer a priority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4363