The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender

Feb 15, 2023 - Researchers, academics, and others have spent years developing such expertise. It could be difficult for the state generally to recruit people with this background into less senior and lower-paying classifications —such as the AGPA position classification requested by OSPD.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4680

The 2022-23 Budget: Monitoring Correctional System Staff Misconduct Investigations

Feb 9, 2022 - In recent years, the Legislature has expressed interest in OIG oversight of CDCR ’s handling of staff misconduct allegations arising out of the grievance and request for reasonable accommodation processes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4520

The 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - In recent years, greater attention has been placed on the wellness of first responders such as peace officers. The job requirements of a peace officer can be physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507

The 2017-18 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Mar 1, 2017 - The 2016-17 Budget Act included $25  million for the activation of a new infill facility at RJD in San Diego based on an assumption that the facility would be activated on August 1, 2016. The department indicates that, due to construction delays, the activation of the infill facility did not occur until December 12, 2016.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3595

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - (We would note that the number of reviews conducted —and the fiscal years examined —in a given year varies by county and court.) Of this amount, about $48  million was related to instances where counties did not remit sufficient revenue to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322

The 2021-22 Budget: Trial Court Operations Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2021 - This publication examines the impacts of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and prior-year reductions on trial court operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4362

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - Inspect Each Facility Every Two Years. BSCC is required to inspect each local detention facility once every two years to assess compliance with the above standards. Inspectors review policy manuals and other written documentation of facility processes and procedures to assess their compliance with the standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions

Feb 4, 2020 - This made CDCR’s budget artificially low in these years and resulted in greater spending in future years. One significant example of this type of action was the furloughing of correctional officers.Between 2008‑09 and 2012‑13, many state workers—including CDCR correctional officers—were given increased leave time in exchange for reduced pay, known as “furloughs.”
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4145

Addressing the State’s Long Term Inmate Population Growth [Publication Details]

May 20, 1997 - We recommend that the Legislature authorize additional prison capacity in stages, beginning this year and continuing over the next four to five years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/7

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2020 - The Governor allocates most of the surplus toward one-time purposes, including maintaining a positive year-end balance in the state’s discretionary reserve. Under the administration’s estimates, total reserves would reach $20.5 billion at the end of 2020-21—this represents a $1.7 billion increase from the 2019-20 enacted level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4135