The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2013 - In light of these concerns, we recommend that the Legislature repeal the 20 percent reduction and instead continue a 3.6 percent across-the-board reduction that would otherwise sunset at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2698

Recent Trends in Young Adult Mortality

Dec 10, 2024 - Crashes under the poorest light conditions account for a particularly large share of the growth in pedestrian deaths. Specifically, 53  percent of the growth in young adult pedestrian deaths has occurred under dark skies without street lighting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4945

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s CalWORKs Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - In this post, we provide so me basic background on the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, an update on recent program changes and caseload trends, and an overview of the Governor’s CalWORKs budget proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4530

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - In light of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, the state has implemented the following flexibilities in CAPI through December 31, 2020: (1)  individuals may apply for CAPI via telephone, mail, fax, or e-mail; (2)  applicants may attest verbally that they have applied for SSI/SSP and their application is pending final review to satisfy the requirement that applicants
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/4

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The Governor ’s budget revenue upgrade, while somewhat higher than ours, is reasonable in light of the recent collection trends. That being said, we continue to be concerned that recent gains are on shaky ground.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2020-21 May Revision: Analysis of 2020-21 May Revision IHSS Budget

Jun 9, 2020 - We have reviewed the administration ’s estimates of IHSS caseload, hours per case, and hourly wage estimates in light of actual caseload and provider wage data, and raise no concerns at this time. The following bullets summarize the adjustments made to caseload, hours per case, and hourly wages between the Governor ’s January and May Revision budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4253

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - As counties have taken steps toward implementing their individual comprehensive prevention plans, some key challenges and opportunities for additional legislative guidance and input have come to light.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The Legislature a lso could evaluate most, if not all, of the Governor ’s one-time proposals (beyond the facility proposals) in light of the new federal relief package, which has funding for the same purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - In light of the state ’s fiscal situation (as described in the LAO publication: The 2026‑27 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Budget ), the Governor’s 2026‑27 budget also proposes three budget reductions in IHSS: A proposal to eliminate the IHSS Permanent Back ‑up Provider Program (estimated to save $3.5  million in 2026 ‑27 and on ‑going) A proposal to align IHSS eligibility
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

The 2022-23 Budget: Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program

Feb 2, 2022 - Legislature May Wish to Revisit Existing 2023 ‑24 SSP Grant Increase Language in Light  of Its Goals. After determining its SSI/SSP grant goals, the Legislature may wish to revisit the 2023 ‑24 SSP grant increase language in light of those goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4514