The 2020-21 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 18, 2020 - To support the establishment of DYCR, the Governor proposes shifting $8. 1  m illion General Fund and 53  p ositions on an ongoing basis from CDCR to DYCR. The administration indicates that, while these 53  p ositions reported to other divisions within CDCR (such as legal affairs, fiscal services, and facility planning and construction management), they primarily focused on providing support to DJJ and will therefore be needed to support DYCR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4164

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 19, 2019 - However, as of December 2018, about 53, 000 —or 47  p ercent —of inmates read below the 9th grade level. Given that the existing literacy programs support 26, 000 i nmates, there are likely tens of thousands of inmates reading below the 9th grade level who are not receiving literacy instruction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3940

Potential Impacts of Recent State Asset Forfeiture Changes

Jan 6, 2020 - In 2018, distributions rebounded with a $48. 4  m illion increase (or 53  p ercent) from 2017. As we discuss below, virtually all of this 2018 i ncrease is tied to a single asset forfeiture case that is likely unrelated to S B  443 .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4128

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - These variations are due to a number of factors including ( 1)  t he modality of SUDT services provided, ( 2)  t he number of parolees who leave before completing the program thereby freeing up space for another parolee, and ( 3)  t he number of parolees who have their treatment extended beyond 180 days.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - According to 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California is the highest paying state for psychologists with the average hourly wage at $64 per hour, whereas psychologists nationwide earned a median of $53 per hour (21  percent less).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

State Correctional Spending Increased Despite Significant Population Reductions

Feb 4, 2020 - Specifically, between June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2019, the inmate population declined from about 162, 400 t o 125,500 ( 23  p ercent) and the parolee population declined from about 90, 800 t o 50,800 ( 44  p ercent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4145

The California State Bar: Considerations for a Fee Increase

Jun 26, 2019 - Fee revenues are a function of ( 1)  t he fees charged and ( 2)  t he number of licensees paying the fees. In the past, the State Bar projected its revenues by simply applying a growth factor to the total fee revenues received in the past.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4080

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - For example, we recommend the Legislature require CDCR to provide reliable information on ( 1)  t he percentage of inmates in a given year who are enrolled in programs that meet their needs; ( 2)  t he percentage of inmates released or nearing release with needs that are unmet; and ( 3)  p rogram waitlists —such as the number of inmates on a waitlist, how long they have been on the list, and their risk and needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

The 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - We recommend the Legislature direct POST to submit a revised proposal in the spring t hat addresses these concerns. Second, the Governor proposes one ‑time General Fund support to develop a law enforcement officer wellness program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - Most allocations are generally payments made to those claiming harm (such as individuals or government entities), which ranged from $ 625  m illion in 2014 ‑ 15 t o $ 23  m illion in 2019 ‑20. Transfers to the General Fund, DOJ special funds that fund litigation, and other DOJ and non ‑DOJ special funds (such as the Aliso Supplemental Environmental Project Fund) ranged from $ 451  m illion in 2012 ‑ 13 t o $ 21  m illion in 2009 ‑10.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322