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

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision Initial Comments on the Governor ’s May Revision Key Takeaways We Estimate the State Has a $38  Billion Surplus to Allocate. We estimate the state has $38  billion in discretionary state funds to allocate in the 2021 ‑22 budget process, an estimate that is different than the Governor ’s figure —$76  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

California’s Child Welfare System: Addressing Disproportionalities and Disparities

Apr 24, 2024 - DR, also referred to as alternative response, is an optional service element and currently 38 counties operate a DR program. Family Resource Centers (FRCs) FRCs are defined in California statute as community ‑based organizations with the goal of preventing child maltreatment and strengthening families.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4897