Final Reconciled Annual Data Report – FY 24-25 DSH Growth Cap Program 

Last week, the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) released the final reconciled data report for the FY 24-25 DSH Growth Cap Program.  

Please find the accompanying DSH memo and the final reconciled annual data report for FY 24-25 for the Growth Cap Program. Importantly, the memo includes an update to the baseline methodology. A revised baseline report is also included and is available via the Growth Cap Webpage.  

1. DSH Fiscal Year 2024-25 Felony Incompetent To Stand Trial (IST) Growth Cap Annual Reconciled Data Report & Data Methodology Changes and DSH IST Determinations – FY 2024-25, Annual Update (combined PDF) 

2. Attachment A: FY 2021-22 Baseline Data Adjusted (Issue Date 12/1/2025) 

DSH will be holding a webinar to cover the changes outlined here and provide an opportunity for questions. That webinar will be held on December 17, 2025, at noon. Counties are strongly encouraged to register and join the webinar by using the link here.  

WEBINAR: DSH IST Growth Cap Methodology Update for FY 2024-25 

DSH will be providing an overview of the recent changes made to the Growth Cap methodology on the application of the Population Growth Factor and the Removal of IST Re-evaluation Count Offset. Please forward this invitation to all those who may benefit from a discussion on the changes. 

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST 
Online event / Advance registration required 

Please also note that the Quarter 1 Progress Report for FY 2025-26 will be released by December 31, 2025, and will include the methodology updates described herein. If you have any questions regarding this release of information please contact the DSH team directly via email at: DSHISTGrowthCap@dsh.ca.gov.