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 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

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 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 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 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

The 2021-22 Budget: California State Payroll System IT Project

Feb 2, 2021 - In light of the state ’s projected out ‑year deficits, is now an appropriate time to embark on such a costly project? What change management efforts will be necessary to implement this proposed project?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4339

The 2025-26 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 19, 2025 - We suggest the Legislature consider framing its assessment of the Governor ’s proposal for CalWORKs in this light, especially as it assesses the funding and programmatic changes that may be needed for pilot implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4969

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

Mar 5, 2024 - In light of the significant budget deficits expected in the future, the Legislature might begin considering how it will weigh the estimated cost of increasing WINS benefits to the new federally required minimum against the potential drawbacks of eliminating the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4877