Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details] Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

The 2023-24 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training—Office of Administrative Hearing Costs

Feb 13, 2023 - It is also difficult to predict the number of billable hours charged for each decertification case. While POST estimates an average of 36 hours per case, the complexity of the cases could vary significantly, leading to a wide range of hours billed to POST.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4677

Improving California’s Prison Inmate Classification System

May 2, 2019 - Experts who study risk assessments designed to predict outcomes for a certain population generally recommend reassessing the accuracy of such tools whenever there are significant changes in the population for which the tool is used.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4023

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

Feb 27, 2023 - The number of kits collected annually can fluctuate and is difficult to predict. Additionally, as noted above, DOJ does not charge for testing —which could reduce costs as long as services continue to be free.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714

The 2023-24 Budget: Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - For example, the number of stops may fluctuate based on a local policing decisions or other decision-making factors that are difficult to predict. Costs could also decrease over time to the extent that o fficers and agencies are more comfortable and accurate in their reporting or if new technology or databases become available to more cost-effectively capture or process the data.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4715

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Justice Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - We note that fee increases can impact purchaser behavior —for example, significantly higher fees can result in individuals buying more in one transaction which could then impact the total amount of revenue collected annually —which is difficult to predict.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4527

Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program

Oct 10, 2023 - As a result, counties can be reluctant to invest in evidence ‑based practices that require ongoing funding since they lack the ability to predict how such spending will affect future grant amounts or whether funding for those programs will continue to be available when policies change their performance and grant awards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4806

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - Moreover, given that some mi tigation strategies (such as relocating critical infrastructure) could take time, having this information will allow the state to begin planning for future prison deactivations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686