The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - When proposing new projects, the administration generally follows the ranked project priority list identified in the judicial branch ’s 2019 assessment of facility needs. Since 2021 ‑22, the construction or renovation of 12  of the highest ranked immediate need projects have commenced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2025-26 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 12, 2025 - When proposing new projects, the administration generally follows the ranked project priority list identified in the judicial branch ’s 2019 assessment of facility needs. Since 2021 ‑22, the construction or renovation of about a dozen of the highest ranked immediate need projects have commenced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4959

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The California State Bar: Considerations for a Fee Increase

Jun 26, 2019 - State Bar rank ‑and ‑file employees are organized into two bargaining units —one represents attorneys and the other represents other rank ‑and ‑file employees. The rank ‑and ‑file employees are represented at the bargaining table by Service Employees International, Local 1000 —the largest state employee union.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4080

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Other Issues)

Jun 19, 2015 - Allows local water agencies to issue penalties for violations of local and state water conservation regulations with penalties up to $10,000 for first violation (increasing for continuing violations).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3278

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Furthermore, changes in CDCR pay might have other indirect effects on mental health care programs operated by other state agencies such as DSH. Those departments may seek increases in compensation to ensure their pay remains competitive with CDCR —potentially adding still more costs to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - DOJ also provides various services to local law enforcement agencies, including providing forensic services. Finally, DOJ manages various databases, including the statewide criminal history database.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - For example, DOJ could require agencies pay more or less based on various factors —such as the specific type of forensic service sought, the speed of the service, or the size of the agency. We acknowledge that developing such a plan may be difficult.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 24, 2025 - Figure 3 Summary of Total CARE Program Funding General Fund (In Millions) Training, Data Collection, and Other Activities 20.2 $91.4 $100.8 CARE = Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment; CalHHS = California Health and Human Services Agency; and DHCS = Department of Health Care Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - Various factors can affect how law enforcement agencies choose to prioritize their resources. For example, during the pandemic era, California —and the nation as a whole —experienced an uptick in violent crime.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055