Report 2021-120 Recommendation Responses

Report 2021-120: In-Home Respite Services: The Department of Developmental Services Has Not Adequately Reduced Barriers to Some Families' Use of In-Home Respite Services (Release Date: August 2022)

Recommendation for Legislative Action

The Legislature should amend state law to require DDS to submit a plan to the Legislature during the annual budget process that outlines the specific and measurable actions it will take to reduce barriers and disparities in the use of in-home respite services.

Description of Legislative Action

As of 8/30/23, the Legislature has not taken any action in the 2023/24 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: No Action Taken


Description of Legislative Action

As of 8/30/24, the Legislature has not taken any action in the 2023/24 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: No Action Taken


Description of Legislative Action

As of 8/30/25, the Legislature has not taken any action in the 2025/26 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: No Action Taken


Description of Legislative Action

As of March 27, 2023, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: No Action Taken


Description of Legislative Action

As of October 21, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: No Action Taken


All Recommendations in 2021-120