The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2026 - Analyzes the Governor’s budget for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), with a focus on a budget proposal to continue planning the proposed Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) information technology project, implementation of new H.R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Analyzes the Governor’s budget for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), with a focus on a budget proposal to continue planning the proposed Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) information technology project, implementation of new H.R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services

Nov 9, 2021 - The Supplemental Report requires our office to provide options to address these barriers with the ultimate goal of increasing federal financial participation for regional center (RC)‑coordinated services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services—An Interim Update

Apr 19, 2021 - It requires us to provide options to address these barriers with the ultimate goal of increasing federal financial participation (FFP) for regional center (RC)-coordinated services. Our evaluation may consider opportunities for streamlining the enrol lment process and educating consumers and their families/representatives about Medi-Cal programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4415

Building California’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure: Progress Update and Opportunities for the Proposition 1 Bond

Feb 5, 2025 - Moreover, BHCIP has not made any pro gress in building these facilities in the region that was identified as having the greatest need (southern San Joaquin Valley). We also found that the methodology used by the administration for allocating funding may be reinforcing historical regional inequities in behavioral health infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2022-23 Budget: Public Health Foundational Support

Feb 16, 2022 - Provides Regional Support. The plan includes ways to support both state objectives and LHJs by enhancing regional expertise and activities. For  example: Establishes a Regional Public Health Office. This office, housed at CDPH, would include regional specialists for each of the five public health officer regions (Bay Area, Rural North, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, and Southern California).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4544

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 13, 2024 - Regional Centers Coordinate and Pay for Individuals ’ Services. DDS contracts with 21  nonprofit regional centers, which coordinate and pay for the direct services provided to “consumers ” (the term used in statute).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4837

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - Since climate impacts will vary by region and community, maintaining a strong role for regional and local decision ‑making will help ensure adaptation activities are addressing the most pressing climate impacts in each area.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of CalAIM Financing Issues

Feb 16, 2021 - Which Regions and What Adjustments Would Be Used Under Regional Rate Setting? Which counties would be grouped together regionally under the new rate ‑setting process is unclear and likely remains under development.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4374

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - Regional Center (RC) Service  Coordination RCs Coordinate and Pay for Individuals ’ Services. DDS contracts with 21 nonprofit RCs, which coordinate and pay for the direct services provided to “consumers ” (the term used in statute).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577