Fiscal Outlook: Medi-Cal

Nov 14, 2018 - As a result, we project that General Fund spending on the ACA optional expansion population will increase by nearly $400  million between 2018-19 and 2019-20. Increased State Share of Cost for CHIP California ’s CHIP Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3898

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

The 2019-20 May Revision: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 12, 2019 - This total would consist of (1)  $16.5  billion in the Budget Stabilization Account, the state ’s constitutional reserve; (2)  $1.6  billion in the special fund for economic uncertainties (SFEU), which is available for any purpose including unexpected costs related to disasters; (3)  $900  million in the Safety Net reserve, which is available for spending on the state ’s safety
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4039

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

The 2016-17 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 5, 2016 - As noted above, the budget numbers, including the reserve estimates in Figure  3, assume the expenditure of $400  million from the General Fund on affordable housing. Absent an agreement to spend this amount, reserves may be higher at the end of 2016 –17 by a corresponding amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3487

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 - The administration projects the budget faces a roughly $3  billion deficit. This is lower than our November Fiscal Outlook estimate of an $18  billion deficit, for two offsetting reasons. First, and most importantly, the administration ’s revenue estimate is considerably higher than ours because it does not incorporate the strong risk of a stock market downturn.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

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 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2024 - In addition, the Governor ’s budget includes $13  billion in reserve withdrawals, which represent nearly one ‑quarter of the total; $4  billion in cost shifts; and about $400  million in revenue ‑related solutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4825

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 16, 2025 - The spending plan includes two types of these loans: $550  million in loans allocated to specific funds ($150  million from the Unfair Competition Law Fund and $400  million from the Labor and Workforce Development Fund) and $1.5  billion in unallocated special fund loans, authorized through Control Section 13.40.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5079