The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements

Feb 20, 2026 - For example, we recommend the Legislature: Do Not Suspend the $3  Billion True Up Into the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA). The Governor ’s budget proposes suspending a roughly $3  billion true-up deposit that otherwise would be required in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5133

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - The current discrepancy over the size of the state ’s budget deficit —$18  billion under the Legislative Analyst ’s Office estimate versus $3  billion in the Governor ’s budget —fits squarely within that pattern.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

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

Jan 12, 2026 - This includes proposals to: (1)  remove the state ’s share of costs associated with growth in IHSS hours per case, which we estimate could save $650  million by 2029 ‑30 (if hours continue to grow at their current rates); (2)  make an ongoing reduction to the Middle Class Scholarship program, which generates $541  million in savings beginning in 2027 ‑28; and (3)  make $12  million in previously provided ongoing federal ‑related litigation funding limited term.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

Rethinking California's Reserve Policy

Apr 10, 2025 - This share is determined by a complex set of formulas that can lower excess capital gains by anywhere from 0 percent to 100 percent, although reductions around 30 percent have been the most common to date.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5028

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 16, 2023 - Appendix 4, Figure 4 Remaining Large One ‑Time and Temporary Augmentations From the 2021 ‑22 and 2022 ‑23 Budget Packages: Housing and Homelessness General Fund (In millions) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAPP) $1,100 Veteran Housing and Homeless Prevention Program 50 $345 $100 a By the time the HHAPP costs are incurred, the program will have transferred to from BCSH Agency to HCD.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4788/4

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 16, 2023 - The budget package includes $2.7 billion in one time funds from various state and federal fund sources to support the following: (1) monthly rate supplement payments to providers based on region and number of enrolled children from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; (2) a one-time provider lump-sum transitional payment; (3) a narrower definition of part-time
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4788

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 23, 2021 - Main Street Credit Legislature Created $100  Million Credit for Businesses Hurt by Pandemic in 2020. In September 2020, the Legislature instituted the Main Street Small Business Tax Credit, which provides income or sales tax credits to firms with 100 or fewer employees that added jobs in the second half of 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4452

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

Oct 2, 2018 - The budget authorizes $ 200  m illion —$ 100  m illion from the General Fund and up to $ 100  m illion in donations —for the planning and construction of a California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/9

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 17, 2019 - Establishes the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Program ($100 million GGRF and $30 million General Fund). a Subject to suspension language. K‑14 Education Provides a Few Notable Ongoing Proposition   98 Augmentations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4083

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

Oct 2, 2018 - The increase consists of (1)  $ 100  m illion for major maintenance contracts (specifically for bridges and culverts) and (2)  $53. 6  m illion to support 400 n ew positions. Of the new positions, 300 are to perform routine maintenance, while the remaining 100 are to oversee construction contracts for major maintenance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/10