The 2024-25 Budget: Child Care

Apr 15, 2024 - Specifically, we estimate the costs of the CCTR slot expansion plan would be $119  million higher at full implementation if we assume the higher cost per slot estimate across 2024 ‑25 to 2026 ‑27. (We are awaiting responses from DSS explaining the methodology used to estimate costs associated with scheduled CCTR slot increases.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4893

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - Administrative budgeting methodologies used for CalFresh, IHSS, and CalWORKs all feature adjustments for changes in caseload. This feature is important because caseload generally is the most significant driver of changes in administrative workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services [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/5166

Overview of Individuals Impacted by H.R. 1 Work Requirement Policies in Medi-Cal and CalFresh [Publication Details]

Mar 11, 2026 - Overview of Individuals Impacted by H.R. 1 Work Requirement Policies in Medi-Cal and CalFresh [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/5155

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare [Publication Details]

Mar 3, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare [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/5147

Recent Trends in Young Adult Mortality

Dec 10, 2024 - The most prominent feature of this summary is a large jump in the first quarter of 2021. According to the Dashboard, buprenorphine prescriptions rose 35  percent from the fourth quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4945

The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs [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/5122

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs [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/5126

Overview of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - Overview of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability [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/5123

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program [Publication Details]

Jan 28, 2026 - Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program [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/5106