Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - As  of September 2025, only 23  percent of outpatient providers are remote. Notably, the Governor ’s proposed 2026 ‑27 budget requests $8.9  million General Fund growing to $12.8  million by 2028 ‑29 and ongoing to expand tele ‑mental health services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - However, beginning in 2022-23, expenditures began outpacing revenues, shrinking the fund balance. The Governor ’s budget estimates that the DROS Special Account will be insolvent in 2026-27 if no action is taken.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118