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

To promote transparency and accountability, the Legislature should require DDS to promulgate regulations establishing a standard method—similar to the assessment tool used by some regional centers—for regional centers to document their rationale for determining the amount of in-home respite hours they authorize.

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