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: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - For example, under the medical Receiver in the Plata court case, state spending on prison medical care has more than doubled since the first year of the Receivership (after accounting for inflation) —reaching $3.1  billion in 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - First, the positions added to the easier ‑to ‑staff prisons would be more likely to be filled. Second, reducing the number of patients and vacant positions at the hard ‑to ‑staff facilities would mean the mental health staff remaining at those prisons would not be stretched as thin, which could improve retention and, possibly, recruitment at those prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - Accordingly, the Governor ’s budget reflects an appropriation of $55.1  million in 2024-25 and $57.2  million in 2025-26 to CalVIP —the first priority, which is entitled to a total annual appropriation of $75  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Some colleges open up registration on a first ‑come, first ‑served basis. A first ‑come, first ‑served approach does not take into account whether a student already has a degree or has many years remaining on a sentence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

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

Jan 13, 2025 - First, some proposals provide short ‑term budget savings that create more budget capacity. These total $2.2  billion. Second, the Governor ’s budget includes new discretionary proposals that use budget capacity by increasing spending or reducing revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 12, 2025 - First, we recommend the Legislature modify the language to provide guidance on which specific unrestricted TCTF fund balance monies it believes should be considered for tra nsfer or how the calculation should be determined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4959

Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program

Oct 10, 2023 - Pew‑MacArthur Results First Initiative Results First Identifies Cost Savings Associated With Evidence ‑Based Practices. The Pew ‑MacArthur Results First Initiative works with states and other governmental entities to identify cost ‑effective government practices, including those in criminal justice, such as probation supervision practices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4806

The 2023-24 Budget: Increased Federal Authority For State Crisis Intervention Program

Feb 22, 2023 - DOJ decided to combine the first and second years of funding in one application period. Through this first application period, California will receive $29.2  million through the formula. The first- and second-year funds can be spent over a period of five years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4697

The 2024-25 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population

Feb 20, 2024 - First, the proposed funding is likely not needed. Second, given the state ’s budget problem, dedicating new General Fund to this purpose would come at the expense of previously identified priorities and we do not find it sufficiently justified for prioritizing limited state resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4849