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CDSS seeks CalWORKs streamlining in May revision; LAO, counties seek details on savings and implementation
Summary
CDSS presented CalWORKs trailer‑bill proposals that would expand allowable welfare‑to‑work activities, make job club optional, simplify sanction curing, and eliminate two WPR reporting systems (RadUp, E2 Lite) to reduce workload and generate savings.
The Senate subcommittee reviewed the Department of Social Services' CalWORKs trailer‑bill package in the May revision, which proposes streamlined program rules and a set of automation changes intended to reduce administrative workload and generate ongoing savings.
Key proposals presented
- Broaden the list of allowable welfare‑to‑work activities to include "meaningful and goal oriented activities" such as case plan development, welfare‑to‑work plan revisions, or coaching with a case manager.
- Make job club an optional activity rather than required.
- Simplify the process for curing sanctions by eliminating a…
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