Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - Settling the case or obtaining a court decision after winning a trial typically results in a legal agreement dictating terms that must be fulfilled by the entity sued by DOJ. For example, the entity may be required to stop behaving in a particul ar manner, provide restitution, and/or pay a civil penalty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund [Publication Details]

Jan 28, 2021 - In this report, we (1) provide an overview of the Litigation Deposit Fund (LDF), a state special fund created to receive certain litigation proceeds, (2) review the Legislature’s oversight of the LDF and the use of litigation proceeds, and (3) make recommendations to facilitate increased legislative oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4322

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

Custody Assistants Would Save State Money and Improve Operations [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - Custody Assistants Would Save State Money and Improve Operations [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1428

Prison Telemedicine Expansion Would Save State Money, Improve Health Care and Public Safety [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - Prison Telemedicine Expansion Would Save State Money, Improve Health Care and Public Safety [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1429

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Other Issues)

Jun 19, 2015 - Pursuant to existing labor contracts and administrative actions, the state annually contributes money to a trust fund to prefund retiree health and dental benefits for rank-and-file and managerial highway patrol officers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3278

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 9, 2024 - The LDF is a state special fund that receives litigation proceeds —or monies required by settlement agreements or court judgements to resolve legal cases —in cases where the state is a party to the case and no other state law specifically provides for (1)  the handling and investing of the money and (2)  how any earned interest is distributed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4831

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - However, there is no requirement that the money be used to further this purpose. Recruitment and Retention Payments. The agreement would provide specified payments related to recruiting and retaining employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

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

Jun 12, 2025 - Prior to Proposition  47, stealing $950 or less of money or property from a store was sometimes treated as a wobbler punishable by up to three years in jail or prison. For example, if the defendant entered the store with intent to commit theft —as evidenced, for example, by their possessing a bag designed to conceal merchandise —they could be charged with burglary.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Justice Budget Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - Requires a trustee or its authorized agent send specific information to DOJ if the winning bidder at a trustee sale of property pursuant to a power of sale under a mortgage or deed of trust is an eligible tenant buyer, prospective owner ‑occupant, or other eligible bidder and requires DOJ publish a summary of such information on its website.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4701