^[PDF] Resentencing, Diversion, and Reentry Programs

Defendants charged with certain crimes, such as domestic violence or sex offenses, are not eligible. „ If defendants comply with the terms set by judges (such as requiring participation in treatment programs) for up to two years, judges are required to dismiss defendants’ charges.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2021/Resentencing-Reentry-Diversion-Programs-041621.pdf

^[PDF] Reopening Schools in California

Potential State Actions to Support School Reopening „ Provide more tailored technical assistance to school districts in developing reopening plans, including on-site or virtual consultations from state public health officials as schools transition to in-person instruction. „ Use data to inform decisions. — Track and report COVID-19 cases in
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2020/Reopening-Schools-102720.pdf

^[PDF] PY = prior year; CY = current

PY = prior year; CY = current year; BY = budget year; and n/a = not applicable. Appendix Figure 3 General Fund Multiyear Non-Proposition 98 Expenditures by Agency, 2025-26 May Revision May 2025-26 LAO Outlook (In Millions) 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Legislative, Executive $7,600 $4,465 $3,377 $3,441
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2025/5052/Multiyear-Outlook-Appendix-Tables-053025.pdf

LAO Publications

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Funding

For more information, see our publication A Ten-Year Perspective: California Infrastructure Spending (PDF).   What are bonds? Bonds are a way that governments and companies borrow money. The state sells bonds to investors to receive “up-front ” funding for projects and then repays the investors, with interest, over a period of time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Infrastructure/Funding

Ballot Detail

Ballot Detail This measure would increase the state minimum wage over several years until it reaches $18 per hour. It then would adjust the minimum wage for inflation every year (Amendment #1). Related Resources
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/BallotDetail?id=1399

The 2019-20 Budget

The 2019-20 Budget The 2019‑20 Budget California Spending Plan Series Each year, our office publishes California Spending Plan, which summarizes the annual state budget. In July, we published a preliminary version of the report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Budget?year=2019&subjectArea=Spending

FAQ

During your first year at the LAO you will receive a significant amount of classroom and on-the-job training to further develop your skills. Training is provided in the following areas: State budget process
https://lao.ca.gov/Careers/FAQ

Work Here

Analysts visit operations all over the state, including schools, healthcare providers, prisons, highway projects, state parks, fire camps, and courthouses to better understand what the state does and determine if there are any problems or potential improvements that should be brought to the attention of the Legislature or that may come up during budget season.
https://lao.ca.gov/Careers/Work-Here

LAO Publications

LAO Publications HTML February 18, 2004 - The prior administration’s action to increase the VLF and the current administration’s subsequent action to reverse that increase have resulted in a number of issues of concern to the Legislature, including (1) the amount of VLF backfill that local governments did not receive during the current year “gap” period, (2) the amount of the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=16&year=0&productid=1&categoryid=0