The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals and Program Implementation Updates

Feb 22, 2022 - Passed as part of the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act , FFPSA expands allowable uses of federal Title IV ‑E funds to include services to help parents and families from entering (or re ‑entering) the foster care system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4558

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act's Impacts on CalWORKs

Mar 5, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act's Impacts on CalWORKs 24 Failed a Due to the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009, states could receive the caseload reduction credit from either 2007 or 2008 for WPR calculation from 2008 to 2011.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4877

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - Ramp Down of Federal Family First Transition Act Funding. The federal Family First Transition Act supports counties in their transition to FFPSA. For counties that previously participated in Title IV ‑E Waiver Demonstration Projects (which ended in September 2019), funding certainty grants —based on funding provided to counties through the waiver projects in federal fiscal year 2019 —are provided in federal fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4364

The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals and Implementation Updates

Feb 22, 2023 - Under the 2023 ‑24 proposal, implementation would continue for these recently ‑funded programs, as well as for major ongoing child welfare programs, such as Continuum of Care Reform and Family First Prevention Services Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4698

The 2023-24 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure

Mar 20, 2023 - Digital Equity Act Programs Funding. The Digital Equity Act programs received $2.75  billion for three grant programs to improve digital equity across specific populations such as low ‑income households, racial and ethnic minorities, and rural  communities: State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program ($60   Million of Total Program Funds).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4747

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - Special Session Amends Budget Act of 2024. As part of a special legislative session held in January 2025, the Legislature added Control Section 5.26 to the 2024-25 Budget Act, providing an additional one-time allocation of $10  million to support immigration related services, including removal defense.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/8

Overview of Major Impacts of H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Publication Details]

Aug 20, 2025 - Overview of Major Impacts of H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5067

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 2, 2024 - Refer to the Supplemental Report of the 2024-25 Budget Act report for additional information.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4933/3

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - The 2023-24 Budget Act authorized the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot and included about $1  million General Fund (one time) for automation costs. The 2024-25 Budget Act included $15  million General Fund on a one-time basis for the implementation of the pilot program, which was originally expected to begin in 2024-25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/3

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This amount reflects the remainder of the original $68  million that the 2022-23 Budget Act provided for this initiative. The 2025-26 Budget Act shifts the initiative from the State Library to DGS, with the intent to expedite its administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081