The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - If security and privacy protections need to be upgraded or added on later, who will p ay for these improvements? Is There Sufficient Oversight of This Project? What policies and governance models are needed to ensure that the transition to Next Generation 911  is  successful?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Unclear Why the Department Is Unable to Use Salary Savings. Data do not seem to support the department ’s explanation for why it is unable to use salary savings to cover some costs as it has in the past.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - The administration anticipates that the entire $20  million appropriation will be used over the course of the contract. Work With DHCS Is Delayed Due to Federal Changes. BCG is just starting its work at DHCS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156