Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Similarly, a number of counties offer “promotoras y promotores ” programs, which offer  a similar model specifically tailored for Hispanic/Latino/Spanish ‑speaking communities. These  program models are not currently included in the federal clearinghouse.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

The 2022-23 Budget: California Department of Technology

Feb 22, 2022 - Other services might be added to complement private vendor service offerings, rather than the State Data Center continuing to offer  similar services to private vendors. At the end of the process, the administration might recommend some services be shifted from cost recovery to the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4552

Nonreporting Entities' Information Security Compliance

Mar 30, 2023 - …But Some Nonreporting Entities Said Private Vendors Offered Better Levels of Service and Pricing for IS and IT Services. While some nonreporting entities cited an interest in CDT ’s SOC and State Data Center IT service offerings, these entities decided that their contracts with private vendors offered comparable or better levels of service and pricing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4756

The 2025-26 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 19, 2025 - The Legislature should consider leveraging the state’s participation in the federal TANF pilot as an opportunity to reassess the various components and offerings of the CalWORKs program. Key Questions for Oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4969

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot

Feb 21, 2025 - Therefore, the Legislature could consider using the state’s participation in the pilot as an opportunity to reassess the various components and offerings of the CalWORKs program. In the next section, we describe some key questions the Legislature might consider in this oversight role.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4978

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s CalWORKs Proposals

Feb 3, 2021 - Offered adults increased flexibility in work participation requirements for their entire time on aid starting in May 2022 (currently, adults are allowed this increased flexibility for a total of only 24 m onths).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4341

California’s Child Welfare System: Addressing Disproportionalities and Disparities

Apr 24, 2024 - The FM program offers time ‑limited protective services to families whose children are at potential risk of maltreatment, but for whom the county/court has determined the children can safely remain in the home.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4897

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget provides $5  million in one-time General Fund for California Volunteers to offer grants to AmeriCorps programs to fund coaches at K-12 schools. This program has received limited-term funding in prior years, including $5  million in 2024-25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics

Jun 16, 2025 - This report is the first of a three-part series focused on trends in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. Each part of the series focuses on an area of the program, beginning with this report on participant characteristics.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5057

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Community Services and Development

Feb 9, 2023 - Beyond LIHEAP, the California Public Utilities Commission also offers various programs to help customers lower their energy costs and bills. For example, the California Alternate Rates for Energy program offers eligible lower-income households 20  percent to 35  percent discounts on electric and natural gas bills.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4674