2011 Realignment

The 2011-12 Budget

In brief, thee 2011-12 Budget includes a r new realignment of public safety programs from the state to local governments. The realigned programs include local public safety programs, mental health, substance use services, foster care, child welfare services, and adult protective services. The budget funds the $5.6 billion realignment using two sources: (1) dedication of 1.0625 cents of the existing sales tax rate ($5.1 billion) and (2) redirection of vehicle license fee revenues ($453.4 million).  In addition, a one-time transfer of $836 million from the MHSA account will supplement the counties’ newly acquired responsibility for all local match for EPSDT.

The Legislative Analyst’s Office provides a synopsis of the 2011 realignment and provides recommendations to the Legislature to consider when it reconvenes in early 2012. Click here to read more…

CMHDA also has produced a budget summary for its members.  You can access that budget summary here.