Cal Facts 2018 [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2018 - With a state as big, as populous, and as complex as California, quickly summarizing how its economy or state budget works is impossible. Instead, Cal Facts is a visual guide—using a variety of different charts—to the state's economy, revenues, and major program trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3905

The 2018-19 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 27, 2018 - Accordingly, the proposed budget includes a $ 68  m illion reduction in spending on out ‑of ‑state contract facilities in 2018 ‑ 19 r elative to the revised 2017 ‑ 18 l evel. LAO Assessment Alternative to Closing All Out ‑of ‑State Contract Facilities Is to Close a State Prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3762

Recent Report Compares California Inmate Health Care Costs to Rest of Nation [Publication Details]

Jan 18, 2018 - Data from this report showed that California had the highest per inmate health care costs among the 49 states that reported data. In this post, we present various findings from this report and reasons for California’s relatively high per inmate health care costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3733

Recent Report Compares California Inmate Health Care Costs to Rest of Nation

Jan 18, 2018 - A total of 49 states responded to the survey. The report cautions that each state self-reported data, which makes it difficult to determine whether all states collected data the same way. Despite this, the report provides some insight into how California compares to other states with respect to inmate health care costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3733

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - We recommend the Legislature direct CDCR to provide a report detailing whether each state ‑funded rehabilitation program is research based as a condition of receiving ongoing state funding for the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2017 - In this report, we (1) provide background information on the state’s in-prison rehabilitation programs (including their intended goals), (2) outline key program principles for maximizing reductions in recidivism, (3) identify key shortcomings in the state’s rehabilitation programs, and (4) make recommendations to improve how the state provides in-prison rehabilitation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3720

2016 Data on Crime in California

Oct 17, 2017 - 2016 Data on Crime in California October 17, 2017 2016 Data on Crime in California Since 1930, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program has collected data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3708

2016 Data on Crime in California [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2017 - Since 1930, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program has collected data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Recently, the FBI released data on crime in 2016. These data likely underestimate the total number of crimes that have actually occurred.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3708

Public Safety and Labor Agenda, Page 16 Item 4440-011-0001—Metropolitan State Hospital Central Utility Plant [Publication Details]

May 31, 2017 - Public Safety and Labor Agenda, Page 16 Item 4440-011-0001—Metropolitan State Hospital Central Utility Plant [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3684

Various Departments: State Penalty Fund Conference Issues Public Safety and Labor Agenda, Issue 30, Page 32 [Publication Details]

May 31, 2017 - Various Departments: State Penalty Fund Conference Issues Public Safety and Labor Agenda, Issue 30, Page 32 [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3683