Potential Impacts of Recent State Asset Forfeiture Changes

Jan 6, 2020 - Exchange theory allows the forfeiture of items intended to be exchanged for illegal items (such as cash exchanged for illegal drugs). Proceeds theory allows the forfeiture of items that can be traced back to a benefit that resulted from an illegal exchange.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4128

The 2017-18 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 14, 2017 - For example, these courts cannot make use of a data exchange developed by Judicial Council to streamline the process for processing protective orders as the existing case management cannot accept the data exchange.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3557

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - Specifically, BPH does not publish data on hearing outcomes disaggregated by candidate subgroups, such as race or eth nicity. In  addition, there is no regular external monitoring of the extent to which there are differences in release rates between groups that are likely the result of bias.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions

Feb 4, 2020 - One significant example of this type of action was the furloughing of correctional officers.Between 2008‑09 and 2012‑13, many state workers—including CDCR correctional officers—were given increased leave time in exchange for reduced pay, known as “furloughs.”
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4145

The 2021-22 Budget: State Correctional Population Outlook

Nov 19, 2020 - For example, an agreement signed with the bargaining unit representing correctional staff will reduce 2020 ‑ 21 c osts by $ 381  m illion largely through the deferral of a previously planned 3  p ercent general salary increase and a 4. 62  p ercent reduction in pay in exchange for 12 hours of paid leave per month.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4304?utm_source=laowww&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4304

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - Such proceedings can be resolved in various ways, including requiring payments to the state in exchange for the state ending its pursuit of legal action (these payments are also known as litigation pr oceeds).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - The Governor signals a commitment to working with the Legislature and other stakeholders on options to improve affordability and access to health care coverage through California ’s health insurance marketplace, known as the California Health Benefit Exchange (Covered California).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492