Report 2014-113 Recommendation Responses
Report 2014-113: California Department of Public Health: Even With a Recent Increase in Federal Funding, Its Efforts to Prevent Diabetes Are Focused on a Limited Number of Counties (Release Date: January 2015)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
If state lawmakers desire Public Health to increase its efforts to address diabetes, they should consider providing state funding to aid in those efforts. For instance, the Legislature could provide funding to establish a grants specialist position to identify and apply for federal and other grants.
Description of Legislative Action
As of January 2020, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2020
California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
The Legislature has not taken any action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2019
California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
Assembly Bill 1532 (Bloom) was introduced on February 17, 2017, and would require the Department of Public Health to establish a grant specialist who shall identify and apply for grants related to the prevention and management of diabetes. This bill is pending in the Senate.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2018
California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Legislation Introduced
Description of Legislative Action
Legislation has not been introduced to address this recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2016