MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists)

Jul 14, 2025 - While we are not at the bargaining table and do not know what issues were discussed, we feel it was a missed opportunity for the parties to not find a solution that simplified the prefunding arrangement while also helping address the current budget problem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 12 (Craft and Maintenance)

Jun 27, 2025 - While we are not at the bargaining table and do not know what issues were discussed, we feel it was a missed opportunity for the parties to not find a solution that simplified the prefunding arrangement while also helping address the current budget problem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5060

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - The administration ’s proposal focuses on training opportunities, particularly for community health workers and nurses. However, the administration does not provide an assessment as to why these occupations should be targeted first.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

The 2018-19 Budget: Statewide Prison to Employment Initiative

Mar 12, 2018 - We therefore recommend the Legislature withhold taking action on the Governor ’s new proposal until after it has had an opportunity to review the report. The Legislature will have an opportunity to make changes to the existing grant program based on information from the report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3781

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Jun 23, 2025 - While we are not at the bargaining table and do not know what issues were discussed, we feel it was a missed opportunity for the parties to not find a solution that simplified the prefunding arrangement while also helping address the current budget problem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5058

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 10 (Professional Scientists) and 18 (Psychiatric Technician)

Sep 9, 2025 - Twice each year through June 30, 2028, the parties would discuss methods and opportunities to improve the state ’s ability to recruit and retain Unit 18 members. Contracting Out. Twice a year, the parties would meet to examine existing personal services contracts that call for services found in Unit 18 class specifications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5073

The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - These programs identify state and regional workforce needs, support credit and noncredit coursework in career ‑focused fields, and provide a variety of other training opportunities (including apprenticeships).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - The agreement specifies CalHR and Local 2881 “to meet on or before February 1, 2026 to allow CAL FIRE Local 2881 an opportunity to present a DROP program to the State. ” We describe DROP policies in the “LAO Comments ” section.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 7 (Public Safety)

Sep 7, 2023 - The public —including the members of the bargaining unit —also should have a greater opportunity to review the provisions of the agreement and provide input to the Legislature. Budget Change Proposals of Far Smaller Size Would Require Justification From Administration, Legislative Deliberation, and Public Scrutiny.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4802

The 2021-22 May Revision: Golden State Stimulus 2

May 18, 2021 - The Golden State Stimulus program provided $600 payments to low-income households, including recipients of several safety net programs —California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment program, and the Cash Assistance for Immigrants Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4435