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

The Legislature should require DDS to, every two years, evaluate, develop, and implement incentives, as necessary, to attract in-home respite workers with skills and abilities that can reduce barriers, including the shortage of respite workers who are bilingual or who are trained in dealing with specific behaviors.

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