Governor's Prison Overcrowding Package Is More Balanced But Too Big [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - We recommend that the Legislature consider an alternative package that would also address overcrowding but result in a more limited surplus of prison beds, provide a better mix of beds, and reduce state costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1582

The 2014-15 Budget: A Review of the 2014 California Five-Year Infrastructure Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2014 - We also find that the plan raises some important policy issues related to the financing and maintenance of state infrastructure and serves as a valuable starting point for legislative discussions. However, we note that the plan does not include some key information and suggest some changes that could make the plan more helpful to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2916

Ongoing reductions to the judicial branch budget and proposed increase of civil fees

Apr 13, 2012 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/582

Improving the Mandate Process [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Improving the Mandate Process [Publication Details] HTML Description: The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local governments for certain state mandates. The process for determining the existence of state mandates and providing local government reimbursements, however, has significant shortcomings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1611

Spending on Correctional Officer Overtime [Publication Details]

May 5, 2009 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2055

The 2010-11 Budget: Assessing the Prison Population Reduction Proposal [Publication Details]

Jan 25, 2010 - Specifically, the Governor proposes to require that offenders who have no prior serious or violent offenses and are convicted of certain property and drug felony crimes serve a maximum sentence of one year and one day in county jail in lieu of a state prison sentence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2184

The 2016-17 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 11, 2016 - This publication is our office’s initial response to the 2016-17 Governor’s Budget proposal. Estimates of state personal income taxes and required school funding are up significantly. In allocating discretionary resources in the 2016-17 budget, the Governor prioritizes growing state budget reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3324

Jail time instead of prison for specified felonies.

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https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/20

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2009 - Presented to: Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1987

Funding and flexibility for credit basic-skills instruction

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https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/377