The 2020-21 Budget: Effectively Managing State Prison Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2020 - As discussed above, the study of the state ’s 12 o ldest prisons often recommended repairing or replacing systems in buildings critical to prison operations if they were nearing or past their expected useful life.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4186

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 16, 2023 - The budget includes $87.7  million General Fund (generally decreasing to $14.7  million annually beginning in 2026-27) to (1)  install and operate audio-video surveillance systems (AVSS) at the ten remaining prisons not currently planned for deactivation where AVSS has not been authorized and (2)  fund ongoing licensing, software, and equipment replacement costs for all AVSS and body-worn camera systems beginning in 2026-27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4805

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Since 2021 ‑22, the construction or renovation of 12  of the highest ranked immediate need projects have commenced. Some Facility Modification Projects Supported by General Fund. In addition to construction projects, the judicial branch manages smaller facility modification projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

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 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - These funds would be allocated to school districts based on their share of statewide enrollment in grades 7 to 12. The budget package also required school districts to certify by July 2029 that a certain portion of their staff who work directly with students in grades 7 to 12 have received youth behavioral health training at least once.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

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

Oct 24, 2025 - The General Fund amount is a net increase of $340  million (12  percent) from the revised 2024-25 level. This net increase is largely due to the expiration or restoration of reductions included in the 2024-25 budget, increased operational costs, and increased capital outlay costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - The 2021 ‑22 Budget Act provided $12  million General Fund to pay for an additional 60 minutes of voice calling every two weeks, as well as 60 free electronic messages per month, for each person in prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - In this report, we provide a brief summary of the Governor ’s budget based on our initial review as of January 12. In the coming weeks, we will analyze the plan in more detail and release many additional issue ‑specific budget analyses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951/3

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951/2