The 2020-21 Budget: California's Spring Fiscal Outlook

May 8, 2020 - In the somewhat pessimistic L ‑shaped recession scenario, the state would face annual deficits of around $ 30  b illion and an even larger budget problem in 2021 ‑ 22 t han this year. Over the entire multiyear period, deficits sum to $ 64  b illion in the U ‑shaped scenario and $ 126  b illion in the L ‑shaped scenario.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4228

The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook Executive Summary Not Safe to Bet Artificial Intelligence ( AI) Fueled Exuberance Is Sustainable. Both the California and U.S. economies currently face significant headwinds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - That said, recent budgets have set the SFEU bet ween $3.5  billion and $4.5  billion, so the Governor ’s budget proposal to set the balance to $4.5  billion is generally in line with recent policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
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The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - As the figure shows, the budget assumes total state spending of $197. 2  b illion (excluding federal and bond funds), an increase of 7  p ercent over the revised 2017 ‑ 18 l evel. General Fund spending in the budget package is $138. 7  b illion —an increase of $11. 6  b illion, or 9  p ercent, over the revised 2017 ‑ 18 l evel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870

The 2015-16 Budget: Analysis of the Health Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2015 - This report analyzes the Governor's 2015-16 state health program budget proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3173

The 2023-24 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

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The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

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The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

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The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

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