CA Health & Safety Code Section 11756.8

(a)

It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that the impacts of the 2011 realignment of alcohol and drug program services are identified and evaluated initially and over time. It is further the intent of the Legislature to ensure that information regarding these impacts is publicly available and accessible and can be utilized to support the state’s and counties’ effectiveness in delivering these critical services and supports.

(b)

(1)The State Department of Health Care Services shall annually report to the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature, and publicly post, a summary of outcome and expenditure data that allows for monitoring of changes over time and indicates the degree to which programs are meeting state- and county-defined outcome measures.

(2)

This report shall be submitted and posted each year by April 15 and shall contain expenditures for each county for the programs described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive, of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (16) of subdivision (f) of Section 30025 of the Government Code.

(3)

The department shall consult with legislative staff and with stakeholders to develop a reporting format consistent with the Legislature’s desired level of outcome and expenditure reporting detail.