An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - Between 2007-08, when CDPH became a standalone department (it was formerly a division within the then Department of Health Services), and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019-20, the overall CDPH budget was relatively flat and was about $3.4  billion (total funds) at its highest.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2024-25 Budget: Future of Public Health Budget Solution

May 21, 2024 - Since 2007 ‑08, when CDPH became a standalone department, funding remained relatively flat at around $3  billion annually until the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of funding for CDPH has been from federal and state special funds, which typically specify, and therefore limit, the particular activities the department can support from these funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4904

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

Jul 13, 2023 - In the case of MHSA revenues that flow to counties, revenues declined on a year-over-year ba sis in 8 out of 15 fiscal years between 2007-08 and 2022-23. This experience shows that MHSA revenues decline during both economic expansions as well as recessions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780