LAO 2007 Budget Analysis: Developmental Services (4300)

The pilot program is due to sunset January 1, 2010, unless extended in statute. Reporting Requirements. Chapter 558 requires DDS to contract with an independent agency or organization to evaluate the ARFPSHN pilot program and prepare a written report to the Legislature by January 1, 2009.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2007/health_ss/hss_06_4300_anl07.aspx

Overview of Proposition 1 and Assessment of Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program [Publication Details]

Apr 7, 2025 - Overview of Proposition 1 and Assessment of Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure 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/5027

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 10 (Professional Scientists) and 18 (Psychiatric Technician)

Sep 9, 2025 - The disagreement primarily stems from union-raised pay equity concerns between two sets of employees: (1)  between Unit 9 (Professional Engineers) and Unit 10 rank-and-file workers and (2)  between unit 10 rank-and-file workers and their supervisors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5073

Considering Medi-Cal in the Midst of a Changing Fiscal and Policy Landscape [Publication Details]

Oct 24, 2025 - We describe the changing fiscal and policy landscape for Medi-Cal resulting from Congressional enactment of H.R. 1 and the key issues facing the Legislature.  See our companion infographic
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5083

Considering Medi-Cal in the Midst of a Changing Fiscal and Policy Landscape

Oct 24, 2025 - The federal administration will allocate half of the $10  billion available per year equally among states. This means that each state will receive $100  million annually for five years (assuming that all states apply and receive approval).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

Overview of Major Impacts of H.R. 1—One Big Beautiful Bill Act on CalFresh [Publication Details]

Nov 13, 2025 - Overview of Major Impacts of H.R. 1—One Big Beautiful Bill Act on 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/5090

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - As the nearby box explains, this is because three different H.R. 1 policies could affect its size in the coming years. Also, there are fewer legal limits on the state to restructure the fee. Keeping these factors in mind, our outlook r eflects a decline in the private hospital fee, with annual revenue falling from nearly $10  billion to several billion dollars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 2025 - This brief summarizes our annual outlook for General Fund spending on Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5092

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation [Publication Details] Description: In this brief, we assess the Governor's proposed funding for county administration of Medi-Cal and CalFresh in response to H.R. 1 and provide related recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5149

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

Mar 5, 2026 - Backfilling lost federal benefits under H.R.  1 would require billions of dollars in additional budget solutions. …While Counties Face Multiple Cost Pressures. H.R.  1 also puts strain on county finances.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149