The 2022-23 Budget: CalHR California Leads Proposal

Feb 28, 2022 - The  State Personnel Board is tasked by the Constitution to oversee the implementation of the merit principle in  state  government. State Jobs Organized Into Classifications That Establish Salary Ranges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4564

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - The spending plan modifies this sequence and the job search requirement. Under new program rules, most WTW participants will receive a combined orientation and appraisal. The spending plan requires that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) work with stakeholders (including advocates, participants, and county representatives) to develop a new, streamlined appraisal tool to replace the existing appraisal tool, the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/2

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

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - Reducing the dependence of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage. Preventing and reducing the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act's Impacts on CalWORKs

Mar 5, 2024 - Beginning October 1, 2024, each state must report annually on the attainment of high school diplomas or equivalent amongst program participants under age 24 and job entry, job retention, and median earnings of work-eligible program participants after program exit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4877

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - To help guide ongoing FFPS program development, DSS formed the FFPS Advisory Committee, tasked with monitoring and advising on program implementation. The committee includes subcommittees focused on the community pathway, Title IV ‑E advisory, training and technical assistance, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and fiscal advisory.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

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

Feb 21, 2025 - Core activities include, but are not limited to, employment, community service, and job search activities. Noncore activities include certain job skills training and educational activities. States Have Some Flexibility in the Types of WTW Activities and Services Provided.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4978

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 2, 2024 - These tasks include: locating difficult to find parents; certifying paternity; establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders; and collecting and distributing payments. In California, the child support progr am is administered by 47 county and regional local child support agencies (LCSAs), in partnership with local courts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4933/7

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

Feb 3, 2021 - Background The CalWORKs program provides cash grants and job services to low ‑income families. The program is administered locally by counties and overseen by the state Department of Social Services (DSS).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4341