Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - The level of detail, however, can vary by case. For example, a legal agreement might only specify the broad purposes the funds can be used for. In cases where there is not a lot detail, DOJ has some flexibility in determining how the money can be used.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - In 2022 ‑23, a total of 731 students at CDCR earned their first associate degree. The average time to degree for these students was about nine years. Funding In this section, we explain how community college programs, including those offered at state prisons, are funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - The normal cost is the amount of money that actuaries determine must be set aside for the benefit employees earn today so that the contribution and any future investment returns on that contribution are sufficient to pay for the benefit after the employee retires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

The 2017‑18 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 57

Apr 6, 2017 - The measure states that these changes are intended to protect public safety, save money by reducing spending on prisons, prevent federal courts from releasing inmates, and reduce recidivism through rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3648

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 9, 2024 - The LDF is a state special fund that receives litigation proceeds —or monies required by settlement agreements or court judgements to resolve legal cases —in cases where the state is a party to the case and no other state law specifically provides for (1)  the handling and investing of the money and (2)  how any earned interest is distributed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4831

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - For example, CDCR psychologists, according to the state Auditor, earn between $56 and $85 per hour —well above the average hourly rate paid in other states. According to 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California is the highest paying state for psychologists with the average hourly wage at $64 per hour, whereas psychologists nationwide earned a median of $53 per hour (21  percent less).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 19, 2019 - AmeriCorps volunteers can receive a small living allowance while in the program. Upon completion of the program, volunteers are eligible to receive a monetary Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the federal government, which can be used to pay for higher education expenses or help pay off qualified student loans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3940

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

Jan 13, 2020 - Specifically, we recommend the Legislature set enrollment expectations for each segment, decide how much to provide for graduation and other core student support initiatives, and determine how much to provide for compensation increases and other operating costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - Under such a system, a low –income earning offender and a high –income earning offender would pay the same percentage of their income as punishment for their offense. However, the total amount each pays would differ substantially.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322

The 2021-22 Budget: State Correctional Population Outlook

Nov 19, 2020 - For example, the department increased the maximum amount of time most violent offenders can earn off their sentences for good behavior from 15 p ercent to 20  p ercent. In addition, at the time of the Governor ’s May Revision for 2020 ‑21, CDCR announced plans to further reduce certain inmates ’ prison terms through credits inmates earn for good behavior.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4304?utm_source=laowww&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4304