The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 20, 2024 - Also, while not reflected in our outlook, federal rule changes could affect the size and structure of other state taxes and fees, such as fees on hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, that help su pport Medi-Cal services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4941

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

Feb 5, 2025 - The administration is working to allocate the bond funding quickly, with plans to aw ard up to $3.3  billion in May 2025 and a stated commitment to award all funding by 2026. This leaves a brief window in which the Legislature can conduct oversight of the program and influence the administration ’s program administration decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves

Jul 13, 2023 - If the Legislature agrees that encouraging more responsive county MHSA spending is a priority, we think the most effective strategy may be to address the root cause of the problem —MHSA revenue volatility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780