The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - How will the CAAHS Fund, other components of the 2020 ‑21 homelessness package, and existing programs work collaboratively to address homelessness? Medi‑Cal Healthier California for All Funds “Medi ‑Cal Healthier California for All ” Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - For example, some people experiencing homelessness may steal to acquire necessities like food or to trade stolen items for temporary housing. Also, people with substance use disorders may steal items to sell or trade for drugs in the illicit market.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

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

May 17, 2021 - In addition, the Governor proposes allocating nearly $5  billion to housing and homelessness and $3.6  billion to higher education. However, the administration also proposes control section language that would give the administration significant flexibility to reallocate these funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - For example, during the first quarter of 2020, 28  p ercent of Los Angeles County ’s jail inmates reported that they are homeless and 35  p ercent required mental health treatment. Given these concerns, we recommend that an explicit goal of the BSCC standards and inspections program be to promote equitable facility operations to ensure that all inmates and youth in local detention facilities experience legal, humane, and safe conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371