The 2020-21 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 18, 2020 - We also note that while the proposal requests General Fund to cover the entire estimated cost of the program, there could be resources that could offset the General Fund costs of the program —such as the grant awarded to CSULA in June 2019 t hat would not expire until June 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4164

The 2025-26 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 12, 2025 - Currently, the fund remains insolvent and is estimated to require a General Fund backfill in the tens of millions of dollars annually for at least a decade to maintain existing facility related activities and to pay the debt service for completed construction projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4959

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - However, 46 counties and a number of cities rely almost exclusively on the state for these services, which in turn costs the state tens of millions of dollars annually. Many Users Lack Incentive to Use BFS Services Cost ‑Effectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Ten regional BFS laboratories provide SAE and RADS kit testing at no charge for local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in 46 counties that do not have access to those services. BFS is supported by state revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714

The 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - We recommend the Legislature direct POST to submit a revised proposal in the spring t hat addresses these concerns. Second, the Governor proposes one ‑time General Fund support to develop a law enforcement officer wellness program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - For example, state law was adopted in 2020 t hat dictated the use of $ 331  m illion in National Mortgage Settlement litigation proceeds. Specifically, $ 300  m illion for housing counseling and mortgage assistance and $ 31  m illion for tenant defense in landlord ‑tenant disputes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

The 2018-19 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 27, 2018 - The estimated inmate decline, however, presents the Legislature with the opportunity to consider alternative ways to accommodate the population reductions caused by Proposition   57 t hat could result in a greater reduction in state costs and still keep a buffer of about 2, 000 i nmates below the cap.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3762

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - In addition, require CDCR to use external evaluators to assess the impact of CCC programs every five to ten years. CDCR = California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Provide Statutory Guidance on Enrollment Prioritization Among Incarcerated Students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2020-21 Budget: Effectively Managing State Prison Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2020 - For example, if it appears likely that a particular prison may be closed in ten years, it would be reasonable for the state to approve funding to replace an electrical generator with an expected useful life of roughly ten years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4186

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Justice Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - This is because BFS is effectively subsidizing the agencies in these counties with tens of millions of dollars in services annually. Local Governments Lack Incentive to Use BFS Services Cost ‑Effectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4527