The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 6, 2023 - The spending plan includes a total of $28.7  million total funds ($22.1  million General Fund) to expand services for individuals with especially complex needs, such as co-occurring diagnoses of developmental disabilities and mental health disorders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4812/1

Preliminary Assessment of Significant Changes to State's Technology Project Approval and Oversight Processes

Apr 29, 2025 - The Legislature also could co nsider requiring reporting on the funding sources for any POCs with subsequent contracts for GenAI technology. Knowing if and when additional funding might be requested through the annual budget process for GenAI POCs will better help the Legislature assess and prepare for discussions on these types of projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5034

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 22, 2021 - The unit will be licensed as a 24-hour health care facility or hospital-based outpatient program or provider site, and must be within 30 miles of (or co-located at) a psychiatric health facility or other secure hospital alternative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4476/3

California’s Child Welfare System: Addressing Disproportionalities and Disparities

Apr 24, 2024 - This report examines disproportionalities and disparities across California’s child welfare system in terms of income and race/ethnicity. The report provides background on the child welfare system, describes child welfare system disproportionalities and disparities, and lays out potential drivers of these inequities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4897