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

Jan 14, 2019 - Specifically, the funds would reduce districts ’ CalSTRS rates in 2019 ‑20 and 2020 ‑ 21 —freeing up resources for other parts of districts ’ operating budgets. Though district pension costs typically are covered using Proposition  98 General Fund, the Governor proposes using non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund for this proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - However, the administration indicates that the work could have other benefits, such as improving the quality of health care or reducing unnecessarily bureaucratic processes, thereby freeing up staff time to address other workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156

Proposed Changes to Veterans Home in Yountville

Mar 6, 2018 - Clarify Intent of Master Plan and Assess Current Resource Levels. Since the administration has made these proposals in the absence of a master plan, we find that there may be a need to clarify the Legislature ’s intent in regards to the master plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3771

Housing and Homelessness Funding Impacting Children

Mar 25, 2019 - Free and Reduced Price Meals. School district provide free and low ‑cost school meals to low ‑income pupils. Homeless Emergency Aid Program. Provides funding to eligible cities and Continuums of Care for a variety of short ‑term housing solutions for the homeless, such as shelters and rapid rehousing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3985

Nutrition Programs in COVID-19 Recovery Actions

Mar 25, 2020 - On March  20, 2020, Governor Newsom mobilized the National Guard to provide logistical support to the state ’s food banks. On March  17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-29 ‑20 which, among other actions, suspended for 90 days any state law requiring recertification for access to several social service programs, including CalFresh and CFAP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4211

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - The 2025-26 budget package includes up to $20  million for DOF to enter into one or more new contracts to implement operational improvements that allow the state to reduce state operations expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

A Review of LifeLine Budget Estimates and Enrollment Process

Apr 3, 2019 - Most LifeLine wireless plans are free and include unlimited minutes and unlimited text. Many of them also include some data. Carriers will also often provide new customers a free or discounted phone when customers sign up.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3995

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Recommend Linking Base Increases With Clear, Explicit Expectations. By failing to link base funding increases to clear, specific state spending priorities, the administration effectively relinquishes important budget responsibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2019-20 May Revision: Considerations for the Revised Housing and Homelessness Plan

May 13, 2019 - We offered a package of changes to long-term planning that we think should be considered in our February 20, 2019 report, The 2019‑20 Budget: What Can Be Done to Improve Local Planning for Housing? .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4045

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies [Publication Details] The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies Format: HTML Description: The 2025-26 budget appropriated up to $20 million to the Department of Finance (DOF) to contract with a consulting firm to assist and advise DOF in creating efficiencies through process improvements in state government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5156