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

Feb 5, 2025 - The state has a clear interest in building out behavioral h ealth infrastructure in California to avoid these consequences. Program Overview and Budget BHCIP a Key Component of Overall State Strategy to Increase Supply of Behavioral Health Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Such solutions included across ‑the ‑board provider rate reductions and the full suspension of a particular service. Going forward, richer data could help the Legislature take a more targeted approach to minimize programmatic harm, retain services to the extent possible to consumers with the highest needs, and reduce the potential for increasing disparities among consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - For example, assuming that a bond carries an interest rate of 4  percent, the cost of paying it off over 20 years is close to $1.50 for each dollar borrowed —$1 for repaying the principal amount and about $0.50 for interest.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - To maintain licensure, these entities must (1)  act in a payor ’s best interests; (2)  submit financial statements to DMHC; and (3)  submit drug pricing data to HCAI, among other requirements. Pharmacy benefit managers are to pay annual fees to support DMHC ’s and HCAI ’s ongoing regulatory costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Governor ’s Interest in Enhancing Reserve Policies Merited. The Governor has signaled interest in changing the state ’s reserve policy by: (1)  increasing the cap on BSA required deposits from 10  percent of General Fund taxes to 20  percent of General Fund taxes, and (2)  excluding the state ’s reserve deposits from the state appropriations limit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW =
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 15, 2023 - In a recent report , we provide a framework for the Legislature to weigh such inflation‑related concerns against the state’s broader fiscal interests. Background Longstanding Interest in Disparities in the Amount of Spending on Services Among Racial/Ethnic Groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4683

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CAC = California Arts Council; CalVet = California Department of Veterans Affairs; CDE = California Department of Education; CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture; CDI = California Department of Insurance; CDT = California Department of Technology; SOC = Security Operations Center; IT = information technology; CMD = California Military Department; CPUC = California Public Utilities
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

The 2021-22 Budget: LAO Preliminary Comments on the Governor’s Major May Revision Behavioral Health Proposals

May 24, 2021 - The Governor ’s May Revision includes $83  million in Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (CFRF) monies (federal funding to the state to use flexibly from the American Rescue Plan Act) for 2021 ‑22, $107  million CFRF in 2022 ‑23, $156  million ($125  million General Fund and $31  million other federal funds) in 2023 ‑24, $180  million ($144  million General Fund and $36  million other federal
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4439

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The Governor has expressed interest in redirecting unused jail bonds to purchase or renovate community mental health facilities. According to the administration, about $202  million could be made available for this purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309