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

Improving California’s Prison Inmate Classification System

May 2, 2019 - In contrast, inmates with a Maximum, Close, or Medium A designation must live and attend programs and work assignments within the main security perimeter of the prison. In addition, custody designation affects the amount of sentencing credits that some inmates earn.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4023

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Beginning in April 2023, fines accrued for each of five key classifications (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, recreational therapists, and medical assistants) that did not achieve a 90 percent fill rate .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - For example, constitutionally required debt payments are $1.1 billion lower under the administration’s estimates and the administration scores a higher entering fund balance—largely due to over $1 billion in additional revenue accruals—in 2023‑24.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - People housed in higher ‑security yards live in cells, while people housed in lower ‑security yards generally live in open dormitories. In some cases, people with the same security level must still be housed separately due to safety concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - If people in other states were allowed to provide tele ‑mental health services in California prisons, the state might be able to attract qualified candidates living in lower ‑cost ‑of ‑living areas with higher pay, while still allowing them to maintain their residency in other states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - Figure 1 Administration Projects Decrease in Proposition 47 Savings Due to Proposition 36 2023 ‑24
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

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

May 19, 2023 - According to the administration, the goals of the California Model include: Improving the health and well-being of people who live and work in California prisons, with a focus on reducing trauma and toxic stress.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4771

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - The agreement would provide a 3  percent GSI on July 1, 2023 and another 3  percent GSI on July 1, 2024. One-Time $1,200 Payments in 2023 and Again in 2024. The agreement would provide employees a $1,200 payment in November 2023 and another $1,200 payment in November 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

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

Feb 16, 2023 - People housed in higher ‑security yards live in cells, while people housed in lower ‑security yards generally live in open  dormitories. Health Care Treatment. Health care needs can affect which prisons people are housed in.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686