The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 25, 2019 - Chapter   3 o f 2016 (AB X2 1, Thurmond), called for the study. DDS was provided $ 3  m illion from the General Fund to hire a contractor to conduct the study. In anticipation of the release of the findings and recommendations from the rate study, we have compiled some background information and issues for the Legislature to consider when the study is released.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

The 2017-18 Budget: The Coordinated Care Initiative: A Critical Juncture

Feb 27, 2017 - We estimate that if the Legislature took on all the costs associated with the state minimum wage and federal overtime rules, the cost ‑sharing ratio for nonfederal costs would change from 35/65 county/state to roughly 32/68 county/state in 2017 ‑18.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3585

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 24, 2017 - In 2013, the Legislature enacted Chapter  667 of 2013 (AB  1041, Chesbro), to implement an “employment first ” policy, which provides that CIE will be the highest priority for working age people with developmental disabilities, regardless of the severity of their disability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581