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 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch $152 2.8% Trial Courts Report $405   Million in Reserves at End of 2024 ‑25. Trial courts have a limited ability to keep and carry over any unspent funds (also known as “reserves ”) from one fiscal year to the next.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Without full information about the size of the shortfall and the activities that the administration is undertaking to attempt to close it, it is difficult to assess the likelihood of whether CDCR will again need a current ‑year augmentation at the end of the fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - The decision included the following footnote: “Because any permitting scheme can be put towards abusive ends, we do not rule out constitutional challenges to shall-issue regimes where, for example, lengthy wait times in processing license applications or exorbitant fees deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry. ” This footnote suggests that there may be a point where firearm regulatory fees become unconstitutionally high.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 9, 2024 - While the LDF fund balance reached $958  million at the end of September 2023, it decreased to nearly $657  million as of the end of December 2023, largely due to the transfers required by Government Code 16427.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4831

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - Phase one started in 2012 and is expected to be completed before the end of 2023. Phase two is currently underway with the last project expected to be complete by the end of 2024. The state has dedicated a total of about $90  million for the two phases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch $31 0.6% Trial Courts Report $485  Million in Reserves at End of 2022 ‑23. Trial courts have a limited ability to keep and carry over any unspent funds (also known as “reserves ”) from one fiscal year to the next.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The Governor proposes a $4.5  billion SFEU balance for the end of 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - Because the three ‑year, $46.1  million annual backfill provided in the 2023 ‑24 budget will expire at the end of 2025 ‑26, the Governor ’s 2025 ‑26 budget proposes to provide an ongoing General Fund backfill beginning in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

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

Feb 13, 2023 - For cases in which the division recommends decertification and the officer agrees with the recommendation, the case ends and the officer ’s certificate or proof of eligibility is suspended or revoked.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4677