California AB146 amends welfare and institutions code to enhance CalFresh program efficiency and reduce payment error rates.

California AB146 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to enhance the efficiency of the CalFresh program and reduce payment error rates. The bill mandates the development of a streamlined appraisal tool to replace the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT). It also establishes procedures for counties to notify recipients of housing-related services or financial assistance reductions or discontinuances. Additionally, the bill outlines processes for recipients to file complaints and request administrative hearings regarding such reductions or discontinuances.

California AB146 amends welfare and institutions code to enhance CalFresh program efficiency and reduce payment error rates.

California AB146 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to enhance the efficiency of the CalFresh program and reduce payment error rates. The bill mandates the development of a streamlined appraisal tool to replace the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT). It also establishes procedures for counties to notify recipients of housing-related services or financial assistance reductions or discontinuances. Additionally, the bill outlines processes for recipients to file complaints and request administrative hearings regarding such reductions or discontinuances.