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

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Internet and Wi ‑Fi Connectivity. The state provides $5  million ongoing funding for students to have access to Wi ‑Fi in common areas of a prison, such as day rooms, dining halls, gyms, libraries, and classrooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - These evaluations would allow the state to assess ( 1)  t he cost ‑effectiveness of its rehabilitation programs, ( 2)  w hich programs are most effective at reducing recidivism, ( 3)  w hether further expansion of such programs is appropriate, ( 4)  w hether existing programs need to be modified to improve their impact on inmate outcomes, and (
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

The 2020-21 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 18, 2020 - For example, CDCR and CSU would need to collaborate to determine: ( 1)  w hich majors would be offered, ( 2)  w hich inmates would be eligible for enrollment, ( 3)  w hat specific courses and services (such as tutoring, academic counseling, and career advising) would be offered to ensure inmates can successfully complete bachelor ’s degrees, ( 4)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4164

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

Feb 23, 2026 - W hile the Receiver has the authority to ask the court to overrule such legislative actions, the Coleman court has directed the Receiver to work in a manner consistent with California state laws, regulations, and contracts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Justice

Jan 31, 2017 - Additionally, this section works w ith other government agencies and stakeholders to reduce tobacco sales to minors. The Tobacco Litigation and Enforcement Section is estimated to receive $3.2  million —$2.9  million General Fund and $0.3  million special fund —to support approximately ten authorized positions in 2016 ‑17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3543

The 2018-19 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 27, 2018 - Specifically, we find that the proposal ( 1)  i s not evidence based; ( 2)  w ould not target high ‑risk, high ‑need individuals; ( 3)  w ould be unlikely to lead to employment for participants; ( 4)  w ould likely not be cost ‑effective; and ( 5)  i ncludes resources that are not fully justified.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3762

Assessing the Provision of Criminal Indigent Defense

Sep 22, 2022 - Efficiency metrics can draw comparisons between various pieces of data (such as cost per case by case type) and reflect jurisdictional decisions for acceptable benchmarks for how workload is completed (such as the percent of cases resolved wi thin a specific number of days from attorney appointment).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4623

The 2019-20 Budget: Reorganization of the Division of Juvenile Justice

Apr 10, 2019 - We note that adopting the various remedial plans substantially increased per capita costs wi thin DJJ. In February 2016, the lawsuit was terminated after the court overseeing the case found that DJJ had sufficiently complied with the requirements of the remedial plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3998

The 2022-23 Budget: Governor's Proposals for CDCR Operations

Feb 8, 2022 - To the extent that the department is unable to expand ISUDTP as envisioned by the Governor, the department w ould not utilize all of the proposed $126.6  million in 2022 ‑23 for the program. Under the proposed budget, CDCR would have discretion on how to reallocate any unused ISUDTP funds, which could include funding programs and services outside of ISUDTP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4517