The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - When proposing new projects, the administration generally follows the ranked project priority list identified in the judicial branch ’s 2019 assessment of facility needs. Since 2021 ‑22, the construction or renovation of 12  of the highest ranked immediate need projects have commenced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Furthermore, changes in CDCR pay might have other indirect effects on mental health care programs operated by other state agencies such as DSH. Those departments may seek increases in compensation to ensure their pay remains competitive with CDCR —potentially adding still more costs to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - DOJ also provides various services to local law enforcement agencies, including providing forensic services. Finally, DOJ manages various databases, including the statewide criminal history database.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118