Report 2023-105 Recommendation Responses
Report 2023-105: Middle Class Tax Refund Payments: The State Could Improve Its Approach to Future Financial Relief Payments by Addressing Weaknesses From This Program (Release Date: March 2024)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
To better position the State to have multiple options for future financial relief payments, the Legislature should direct a selection of state entities to determine and report on the feasibility of using existing debit-card programs to provide relief funding and of expanding the State's check printing capacities. These entities should include, but not be limited to, the State Controller's Office, Employment Development Department, and the California Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Systems Integration.
Description of Legislative Action
As of 5/6/2024, the Legislature has not taken any action in the 2023/24 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2026
California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
As of 9/7/2024, the Legislature has not taken any action in the 2023/24 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2026
California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
As of 3/7/2025, the Legislature has not taken any action in the 2025/26 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2026