The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - These slots would be on top of the almost 9,000 full ‑day slots the state added over the past three years. Extending preschool to all children from low ‑income families is consistent with considerable research that has concluded the benefits of preschool are greatest for these children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - This is particularly concerning given that there are often inadequate legislative oversight mechanisms in place. Specifically, we identify the following  concerns: Governor Can Bypass the Legislative Process Unnecessarily.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

The 2025-26 Budget: EDDNext

Feb 25, 2025 - We find these mechanisms to be inadequate going into 2025-26. Changes in EDDNext Funding Allocations and IT Projects in 2024-25 Raise Additional Legislative Oversight Considerations. In addition to the important milestones expected in 2025-26, underspending and shifting of funding allocations for current IT and non-IT projects in the EDDNext portfolio —as well as consolidation of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4985

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement

Mar 11, 2025 - The additional slots would include 250 slots for students with less financial need. Students with less financial need could earn a $3,000 education award but not the $7,000 living stipend. Assessment Some Evidence Suggests College Corps Is Meeting Its Objectives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5015

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - BCG is expected to assist DHCS in developing a centralized mechanism for monitoring MCOs along various performance indicators including timely claims payment and dispute resolution, quality of care, and compliance with legal requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Homelessness Plan

Feb 11, 2020 - Mechanisms already are in place through the HCFC to support local governments ’ efforts to combat homelessness. These mechanisms could be used again in 2020 ‑21, while the Legislature develops its own plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4152

The 2025-26 Budget: The California State Payroll System IT Project

Mar 7, 2025 - Currently, the primary legislative oversight mechanism for this IT project is quarterly meetings between legislative and project staff to review monthly executive status reports with updates on the project ’s accomplishments and work in progress, issues and risks, and schedule.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5011

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities [Publication Details]

Apr 10, 2025 - In this report, we describe how the Legislature has delegated some of its core powers to allow the Governor to exercise emergency authorities during a state of emergency. Next, we assess the degree to which this is necessary to facilitate emergency response and whether there are adequate oversight mechanisms in place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5029

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposed Reductions to State Operations

May 21, 2024 - Further, the proposal has no clear mechanism to inform the Legislature of any reductions made through the administrative exercises. Magnitude of Reduction Likely Would Result in Erosion of State Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4903

Strengthening the CalSTRS Funding Plan

Mar 10, 2021 - Suggest Legislature Also Consider “Catch ‑Up ” Mechanism. Considering the various challenges facing the CalSTRS funding plan described in this report, the Legislature may wish to consider implementing a catch ‑up mechanism, either in addition to or instead of the Governor ’s proposed one ‑time $173  million General Fund payment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4400