California's regional centers struggle to spend allocated funds for developmental services, with nearly $1 billion unspent in 2021-22 even as demand for services rises.
Despite receiving authorization for services, many Californians with developmental disabilities face delays or denials because service providers lack staff to fulfill these needs.
The reversion of funds to the state increased dramatically from $108 million in 2018-19 to over $978 million in 2021-22, highlighting systemic inefficiencies.
Critics argue that the service allocation system creates inequities, with significant gaps in service spending affecting families of different races and regions.
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