The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - After 2026‑27, these proposals would add about $200 million in ongoing spending. Some of the largest spending augmentations proposed for the budget window include: (1) $76 million for utility replacement and site improvements at Exposition Park, (2) $67 million to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for fixed‑wing aircraft pilot and mechanics contract
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 16, 2025 - DOF has not yet received official claims from all affected local governments, but early estimates indicate expenditures for these purposes could be around $200  million across the 2024 ‑25 and 2025 ‑26 budget years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5079

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Sep 6, 2024 - Specifically, the budget cuts $400   million from the Active Transportation Program, $200   million planned for grade separation projects, and $75   million from the Highways ‑to ‑Boulevards Pilot Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4922

The 2016-17 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 15, 2016 - As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the Governor maintains these priorities in the May Revision. As it crafts the state budget, the Legislature may choose its own preferred mix of reserves, one-time spending, and ongoing budget commitments using these discretionary resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3460

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - These multiyear programs are: (1)  $ 200   m illion annually over eight years to continue light ‑duty ZEV rebates, including $ 175  m illion for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and $ 25   m illion for incentives for light ‑duty vehicles for low ‑income consumers; (2)  $ 30  m illion ongoing for prescribed fire and fuel reduction; ( 3)  t he two ‑year $ 20  m illion allocation
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/9

Rethinking California's Reserve Policy

Apr 10, 2025 - Proposition   4 (1979) Required California Governments to Establish Reserve Accounts. Partially motivated by the budget surpluses of the late 1970s (but not reserves, as the state had none), voters passed Proposition  4 in November of 1979.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5028

The 2018-19 Budget: Repaying the CalPERS Borrowing Plan

Apr 4, 2018 - Repays $200   Million From Other State Funds. The administration also plans $ 200  m illion in repayments from other funds (excluding federal funds) in 2018 ‑19. This amount is based on the repayment plan outlined in the September report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3797

The 2024-25 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2024 - Second, the administration reduced the total amount of new discretionary spending proposals by roughly $200  million (from $1.2  billion in January to about $1  billion). Third, offsetting this, the administration ’s revenue forecast eroded by roughly $12  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4902

Fiscal Outlook: Medi-Cal

Nov 15, 2017 - Based on recent trends, we project that per-enrollee costs will grow by about 4  percent in 2018 ‑19 and about 3  percent annually thereafter through 2021 ‑22. These projections are subject to considerable uncertainty, particularly if future changes in managed care capitated rates or FFS costs differ substantially from recent historical trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3715

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 2, 2024 - This budget delays $200  million until 2026-27. Makes Cuts to the California Jobs First Program. The budget permanently reduces funding for the California Jobs First Program by $150  million and delays an additional $150  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4934