The 2020-21 Budget: Effectively Managing State Prison Infrastructure

Feb 28, 2020 - However, the state currently lacks a prison infrastructure plan to guide its decisions both in the near term and long term. Such a plan is particularly important given the extent and severity of prison infrastructure needs, as well as the possibility of prison closure in the near term.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4186

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - These hearing pre paration services can involve guiding clients through a process of introspection with the goal of building insight into the causes of their behavior, understanding the role of trauma in their lives, and taking accountability for their actions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

The 2023-24 Budget: May Revision Proposals Related to the California Model and San Quentin State Prison

May 19, 2023 - Use Report to Guide Next Steps. After reviewing the above report, the Legislature can decide to what extent it is interested in pursuing the administration ’s objectives and strategy to develop the model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4771

The 2022-23 Budget: Judicial Branch Proposals

Feb 3, 2022 - Branchwide Information Technology Modernization Background Judicial Council Uses Key Documents to Guide Selection and Oversight of Information Technology (IT) Modernization Projects. Over  the past decade, Judicial Council has developed four key technology planning documents to guide its identification, approval, and oversight of IT projects that the judicial branch will pursue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4513

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - While the determination of whether the fines and fees for a particular offense are proportional and reasonable is subjective, it can be guided by information on how the requirement to pay affects offenders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - Direct CDCR to Provide Information to Guide Future Budget Decisions . To guide future budget decisions and help the state avoid ongoing unnecessary spending, it is important to identify an appropriate long ‑term capacity reduction target, specific prisons to be deactivated, and any planning activities —such as relocating key infrastructure —that must occur before deactivation can occur.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686

The 2017‑18 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 57

Apr 6, 2017 - Accordingly, decisions guided by such instruments weigh factors in a consistent manner; are transparent, as they can be shown to be based on specific factors; and are less likely to be subject to unconscious bias.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3648

Cal Facts 2018 [Publication Details]

Dec 6, 2018 - With a state as big, as populous, and as complex as California, quickly summarizing how its economy or state budget works is impossible. Instead, Cal Facts is a visual guide—using a variety of different charts—to the state's economy, revenues, and major program trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3905

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

Feb 22, 2023 - In order to assist the Legislature in determining its priorities, we identify below a series of key issues and guiding principles for its consideration. Maximize Use of SCIP Funds to Limit New General Fund Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4697

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Having these standards and utilization reports would not only help guide decisions about the amount of classroom space needed but would also help assess the need for other rehabilitation space at a systemwide level and at particular prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913