Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - The Legislature could then monitor CDCR ’s progress towards fully implementing the plan and determine whether legislative action is necessary (such as shifting funding to those programs shown to be evidence based).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - In addition, the Receiver ’s plan would also increase the pool of people that can provide services to the mental health population by expanding clinical internship slots across the prisons. Not only will interns perform work while part of the program, but it is also possible that they will become employed permanently by CDCR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Jan 14, 2019 - The Governor proposes $ 200  m illion General Fund for local governments that show progress toward developing shelters and housing for the homeless. Funding for Whole Person Care (WPC) Pilot Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - The Legislature could do so by requesting annual updates on the progress made through reports and in budget hearings. The Legislature can encourage progress toward achieving compliance in other ways, such as by considering the issue in confirm ation hearings for CDCR staff involved in mental health care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Finally, the Orange CJC project is already in progress and addresses key safety issues in a building with large numbers of people visiting on a daily basis. …But CJC Proposal Raises Questions About Appropriate Oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Because demand for a CCC education generally outstrips the number of in ‑person slots, colleges must decide which incarcerated people have enrollment priority. Enrollment priority is determined by each college.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2023-24 Budget: May Revision Proposals Related to the California Model and San Quentin State Prison

May 19, 2023 - Allow CDCR to Use Progressive Design-Build. The proposed trailer bill language would allow CDCR to use the Progressive Design-Build project delivery method for the design and construction of the educational and vocational center.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4771

The 2017-18 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 14, 2017 - Numerous other replacements are currently in progress. Additionally, as part of the 2016-17 budget, the Legislature approved $25  million in one-time General Fund support over three years to replace CCMS V3 for the four courts still using the system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3557

The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender

Feb 15, 2023 - In a January 2023 progress report, CalHR reported challenges with filling these positions due to insufficient applications being received. As SSM position classifications have higher technical qualifications than AGPA positions, this raises questions regarding whether OSPD would have similar problems filling AGPA positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4680

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Regarding accountability, the Department of Finance indicates that the administration reserves discretion to propos e smaller future base increases were a segment not to demonstrate progress in meeting its  expectations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492