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

The 2024-25 Budget: Child Care

Apr 15, 2024 - However, as shown in Figure  8 , the Governor ’s budget assumes new CAPP slots will be allocated and implemented beginning July 1 and provides 12  months ’ worth of funding in 2024 ‑25 ($184  million General Fund).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4893

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 18, 2026 - H.R. 1 expands the ABAWD work requirement by: Applying it to adults through age 64, rather than 54. Applying it to adults caring for dependents aged 14 and older, rather than 18 and older. Eliminating exemptions for former foster youth, veterans, and homeless individuals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5126

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - This growth in IHSS hourly wages is in part due to increases to the state minimum wage —from $8  per hour on January 1, 2014 to $16.90 per hour on January  1,  2026. Pursuant to current law, the state minimum wage will continue to increase by inflation annually (or 3.5  percent, whichever is lower).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

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

Feb 2, 2022 - Overall, total maximum SSI/SSP grants would increase by $64 for individuals (6  percent) and $145 for couples (8  percent)  in  2023 ‑24. Figure 3 SSI/SSP Monthly Maximum Grant Levels a Governor ’s Proposal 2021 ‑22 (Actual) Percent of Federal Poverty Level c 92% Percent of Federal Poverty Level c 116% 112% 118% a The maximum monthly grants displayed refer to
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4514

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - The 2025-26 spending plan includes a one-time augmentation of $72  million General Fund for CalFood (in addition to ongoing funding of $8  million General Fund) resulting in a year-over-year increase of $72  million (900  percent) compared to 2024-25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/3

The 2025-26 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 6, 2025 - The growth in IHSS hourly wages in part is due to increases to the state minimum wage —from $8 per hour in January 1, 2014 to $16.50 per hour in January 1, 2025. Pursuant to current law, the state minimum wage will continue to increase by inflation annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5009

The 2024-25 Budget: Child Welfare

Feb 26, 2024 - Los Angeles County child welfare services public health nurse program elimination ‑8 ‑8 Governor ’s budget proposes to eliminate funding for Los Angeles County ’s public health nurse early intervention pilot program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4855

The 2024-25 Budget: Preliminary May Revision Analysis for Child Welfare

May 24, 2024 - LA County child welfare services public health nurse program elimination ‑8 ‑8 Governor ’s budget proposed to eliminate funding for LA County ’s public health nurse early intervention pilot program. While funding would be eliminated, language authorizing the program would remain in statute.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4909