The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - State board of education appoints chief state school officer. 10 Governor appoints state board of education. Chief state school officer is elected. 9 State board of education is elected. State board of education appoints chief state school officer. 7 Note: Ten other states use less commonly adopted governance models.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - Chief among them was the board ’s willingness to wait for a viable VA proposal from water agencies, state and federal agencies, and environmental groups based on the rationale that a collaboratively negotiated solution could reduce legal risk and foster broader support and compliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

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

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

State enforcement of the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. [Ballot]

Dec 19, 2025 - Attorney General Designated as State ’s Chief Law Officer.  The California Constitution designates the Attorney  General —who  leads the state ’s Department of Justice —as  the state ’s chief law officer and specifies various duties for the Attorney General.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-030

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - The budget includes $230,000 ongoing General Fund to add a Chief Information Security Officer position at CSAC. The 2025-26 budget also includes $1.9  million one-time General Fund to help CSAC address general cost increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

Changes in California Student Aid Commission General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Aug 25, 2025 - Also includes a downward adjustment to 2024-25 spending for Golden State Teacher Grants. b The budget provides $230,000 for a Chief Information Security Officer position and $65,000 for employee compensation adjustments. c Reflects $50 million in new one-time General Fund and $18 million in carryover funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/985

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - The most recent compensation study compares four state firefighter classifications (Firefighter II, Fire Apparatus Engineers, Fire Captain [Range A], and Battalion Chief). The study compares employer costs for salaries, cash benefits, health and retirement benefits, EDWC, and the value of accrued leave.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066

California Student Aid Commission Spending Proposals Under Governor’s Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

May 18, 2025 - (Certain implementation processes make reaching the exact appropriation level difficult.) c Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program. d Less than $500,000. e Provides $230,000 for Chief Information Security Officer position and $65,000 for employee compensation adjustments. f The 2021‑22 Budget Act appropriated $500 million General Fund for the Golden State Teacher Grant program to be spent annually from 2021‑22 through 2025‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/958

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - Commandeer or utilize generally any private property deemed necessary in carrying out the responsibilities vested in the Governor as Chief Executive of the state. In these situations, the state pays the reasonable value to the owners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

The 2025-26 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 28, 2025 - While CSAC has a Chief Information Officer, it has never had a CISO to lead these efforts. Recommendations Withhold Recommendation on Unallocated Augmentation Pending More Specific Workload Justification.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4994