WhereTaxMoneyGoesDepartment of Social Services California: federal contracts and grants
Department of Social Services California, based in Sacramento, CA, received $22.7 billion in federal award obligations in fiscal year 2026, ranking 11th among all recipients. That is up 8% from FY 2025 ($21.1 billion).
This recipient is a state or local government entity. Much of its federal money is pass-through funding, such as Medicaid, that it then pays out to providers and residents.
Parent organization: State of California Controllers Office
Business types reported: council of governments, government, national government, regional and state government
Federal awards by fiscal year
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| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $22.7 billion |
| FY 2025 | $21.1 billion |
| FY 2024 | $21.0 billion |
| FY 2023 | $26.5 billion |
| FY 2022 | $27.1 billion |
| FY 2021 | $21.8 billion |
| FY 2020 | $17.3 billion |
| FY 2019 | $7.4 billion |
| FY 2018 | $6.0 billion |
| FY 2017 | $7.7 billion |
Which agencies pay Department of Social Services California
FY 2026 award obligations by awarding agency.
| # | Agency | Amount | Relative size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $14.5 billion | |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $8.2 billion | |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $10.2 million | |
| 4 | Environmental Protection Agency | $3.8 million |
A large award total is not evidence of wrongdoing. Obligations are legal commitments to pay, which can be adjusted, de-obligated or never fully spent. See methodology.
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Source data last updated November 4, 2026 · Imported November 6, 2026 · Dollar figures are nominal and rounded. How these numbers are calculated · Report a problem