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 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - Peace Officer Decertification Program Established by Chapter 409 of 2021 (SB 2, Bradford and Atkins). Prior to the enactment of SB 2, POST lacked the authority to suspend or revoke an officer’s basic certificate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507

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

Feb 23, 2026 - This includes ongoing funding for: (1) salary increases ($25.3 million) of mental health positions, (2) to establish the Office of the Receiver ($8.2 million) and (3) other consulting‑related expenses ($356,000).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation [Publication Details]

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/Detail/5137

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 9, 2024 - Figure 2 Transfers From Litigation Deposit Fund to DOJ Special Funds As of End of December 2023 (In Millions) DOJ Special Fund
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4831

The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Chapter  588 also required crime laboratories to either (1)  process SAE kits and upload DNA profiles within 120 days after receiving the evidence or (2)  send the evidence to another laboratory for testing within 30 days after receiving the evidence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714

The California State Bar: Assessment of Proposed Disciplinary Case Processing Standards

Jan 6, 2023 - As  shown in Figure  12 , if the Legislature chooses the same approach as the State Bar in which idle time periods of a certain duration are mathematically removed, selecting one of these less aggressive standards —in which times periods of (1)  90 days or more or (2)  120  days or more, respectively, are mathematically removed —would still
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4655

State Corrections: Response to COVID-19

May 8, 2020 - CDCR used this authority to expedite the release of about 3,500 inmates who were due to be released within 60 days of March  31, 2020 and were (1)  not serving sentences for violent crimes or domestic violence and (2)  not required to register as sex offenders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4229

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - These variations are due to a number of factors including ( 1)  t he modality of SUDT services provided, ( 2)  t he number of parolees who leave before completing the program thereby freeing up space for another parolee, and ( 3)  t he number of parolees who have their treatment extended beyond 180 days.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Specifically, the Governor ’s budget assumes (1)  a $620  million ($230  million General Fund) reduction through the permanent elimination of 6,500 vacant positions and associated funding and (2)  a $1.5  billion ($820  million General Fund) in 2024 ‑25 and $2  billion ($1.2  billion General Fund) in 2025 ‑26 and ongoing reduction to state operations expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951