October 10, 2023 | Report
Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program
Provides (1) background on the program—discussing its goals, funding formula, and modifications; (2) an assessment of the program; and (3) recommended steps to better achieve the goals of the program.
May 23, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Multiyear Budget Outlook
Presents our office’s independent assessment of the condition of the state General Fund budget through 2026‑27 under our forecast of revenues and spending, assuming the Governor’s May Revision policies were adopted.
May 5, 2023 | Post
Whole Child Model Expansion
Analyzes the Governor’s proposal to expand the Whole Child Model to additional counties.
March 30, 2023 | Report
Nonreporting Entities’ Information Security Compliance
Satisfies supplemental report language adopted by the Legislature in 2022 on nonreporting entities’ information security (IS) compliance; identifies nonreporting entities based on one statutory interpretation; considers whether some of them could benefit from compliance with and reporting on policies and procedures similar to those set by the California Department of Technology; provides options for the Legislature to consider.
March 20, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Broadband Infrastructure
Provides updates on federal and state broadband programs and projects, including the state’s 2021 broadband infrastructure spending plan; considers the proposed delays of broadband infrastructure funding in the Governor’s 2023-24 budget.
February 28, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
California's Film Tax Credit
Surveys research on the economic effects of state film tax credits and analyzes the Governor's proposal to extend California's film tax credit for five years.
February 23, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
California Student Aid Commission
Analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals relating to the California Student Aid Commission. Covers Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships, Golden State Education and Training Grants, Golden State Teacher Grants, and state operations.
February 23, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Department of Justice Budget Proposals
Provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2023-24 budget proposals for the Department of Justice related to the Bureau of Forensic Services, firearms workload, and legal workload.
February 23, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Equity Multiplier and Accountability Proposals
Provides an overview and analysis of the Governor’s proposals to (1) provide ongoing funding for the highest-poverty schools and (2) make several changes to the system of transparency and accountability.
February 22, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals and Implementation Updates
Provides program background; outlines the Governor’s proposed 2023-24 budget for children and family programs; provides implementation updates on a number of programs that were funded in the current and prior years; and raises questions and issues for the Legislature to consider.
February 22, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
California Community Colleges
Analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals for the California Community Colleges. Covers enrollment, apportionments, Student Centered Funding Formula funding protections, and facilities maintenance.
February 22, 2023 | Report
The 2023-24 Budget
Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions
Describes the Governor’s proposed budget solutions within climate, resources, and environmental programs, and provides the Legislature with a framework and suggestions for how it might modify those proposals to better reflect its priorities and prepare to address a potentially larger budget problem.
February 16, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals
Analyzes the Governor’s three major behavioral health spending proposals and two proposed behavioral health budget solutions involving delays in planned spending.
February 16, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2023-24 budget proposals related to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
February 15, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Multiyear Assessment
Provides our current assessment of the scale of the coming budget problems under the Governor’s budget proposals. Also provides our guidance to the Legislature about how to address these shortfalls given current economic conditions.
February 15, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
University of California
Analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals for the University of California and covers the Governor’s proposals relating to core operations, enrollment, capital projects, and new transfer requirements.
February 14, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool Proposals
Provides an overview and analysis of the Governor’s proposals for transitional kindergarten and State Preschool.
February 13, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs
Provides background on the recent funding augmentations in transportation from both state and federal funds; describes the Governor’s proposed transportation budget solutions; discusses our assessment of the Governor’s proposals; and offers recommendations for how the Legislature could craft its own package of solutions.
February 10, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Analysis of the Medi‑Cal Budget
Provides an overview of the Governor’s proposed budget for Medi‑Cal, assesses the administration’s assumptions on caseload and COVID-19-related policies, and analyzes the Governor’s managed care organization tax proposal.
February 10, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Judicial Branch Budget Proposals
Provides our analysis of a proposal seeking court-specific resources for the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Program and a proposal to address the solvency of the State Court Facilities Construction Fund.
February 9, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Child Care Proposals
Provides an overview and initial analysis of the Governor’s key child care budget proposals for 2023-24, estimates of child care program costs, and the effects of allowing some temporary policies to expire.
February 7, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
California State University
Analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals relating to the California State University; covers proposals relating to core operations, enrollment, and capital outlay budget solutions.
February 7, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan
Analyzes the estimates of the Proposition 98 guarantee in the Governor’s budget and assesses the overall structure of the Governor’s plan for K-12 funding.
January 31, 2023 | Brief
The 2023-24 Budget
Higher Education Overview
Provides an overview and initial analysis of the Governor’s higher education budget plan.
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Other Publications
- November 28, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education
- November 17, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool
- November 16, 2023
- Handout Overview of Special Education in California
- November 15, 2023
- Handout Local Sales Tax Revenue Allocation
- November 8, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions
- November 8, 2023
- Report Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership
- November 6, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Human Services
- October 24, 2023
- Post California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions
- October 23, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Health
- October 19, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Higher Education
- October 19, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Housing and Homelessness
- October 16, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection
- October 16, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice
- October 16, 2023
- Post The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation
- September 29, 2023
- Report Supplemental Report of the 2023-24 Budget Act
- September 7, 2023
- Post MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7 (Public Safety)
- September 7, 2023
- Post MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians)
- September 7, 2023
- Post MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)
- September 7, 2023
- Post MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21 (SEIU Local 1000)
- September 1, 2023
- Post MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 12 (Craft and Maintenance)
All Publications