Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - As shown in the figure below, the amount of money in the LDF at the end of the year has grown significantly over the past decade —reaching $ 633  m illion at the end of 2019 ‑20. This is because funds remain in the LDF until DOJ decides to make an allocation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

The 2020-21 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 18, 2020 - These technologies would include a secure online portal where students could access and download academic materials and video conferencing equipment that would potentially be used to allow instructors to teach more students than would be possible in a traditional classroom environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4164

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Under our recommended approach, more individuals are likely to be released from state prison with an associate degree, which in turn could reduce their risk of recidivism and improve their job prospects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - The person might seek employment with a different employer doing the same job, change careers, or exit the workforce. If a person is dissatisfied with their job or with the level of compensation they receive for their job, they are more likely to resign.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

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

May 17, 2021 - In the coming days, we will analyze the plan in more detail and provide additional comments in hearing testimony and online . We begin with an overview of the condition of the General Fund under the administration ’s estimates and proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - Some jobs assigned to people in prison —such as cleaning, maintaining, and repairing facilities; providing clerical support; and grounds keeping —are focused on supporting prison operations. Other jobs —such as manufacturing traffic signs and license plates —provide goods or services purchased by state agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - Examples include taking police reports online or over the phone instead of in ‑person, issuing warnings instead of making arrests, or delaying planned arrests unless doing so would have jeopardized public safety.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - The new Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund would lend money to private sector organizations for projects determined to advance the state ’s environmental goals, along with other priorities —such as creating high ‑quality jobs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

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

Jan 13, 2022 - Bridge Funding May Make Sense but Forthcoming Details Will Be Important. The  Governor indicates the homelessness funding proposed in the 2022 ‑23 budget is intended to address near ‑term needs while previously funded long ‑term housing solutions come online.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492