The California Budget – How Does It Affect The Regional Center

Now that the California state budget and related trailer bills have been signed by the governor, Westside must begin implementing the provisions that affect payments to our vendors for their services to our clients. Effective July 1, 2010, the 2010-11 Budget Act (Senate Bill 853, Chapter 717, Statutes of 2010), requires that a 4.25% reduction be applied to purchase of services expenditures. Since February 1, 2009, Westside has been required to reduce payments for services by 3% and with the latest Trailer Bills; Westside must reduce payments by an additional 1.25%. So our payments for services, effective July 1, 2010, will have to be reduced by the additional 1.25%.

Details of the 2011-2012 Budget "Trigger Mechanism" - Read some of the details of the 2011-2012 budget and what effects it will have on services

Updates from the Director - from time to time we will be posting updates relevant to this fiscal year's budget situation, so please check this section regularly

You may review the Trailer Bills on the DDS website

Please take time to read the portion of AB 1613 sections 137 and 164 Westside has highlighted these sections for quick access.

As always, Westside appreciates the services and supports that our providers provide to individuals with developmental disabilities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please direct your email to:  

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