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

Feb 27, 2026 - In 2015, the Legislature directed the Office of Emergency Services (OES) to develop a plan for transitioning to Next Generation 911. Initially, OES adopted a regional approach for the project consisting of four regional networks and a single statewide back ‑up provider, intended to enhance resiliency of the system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - (We note that in addition to departmental budgetary savings noted above, Control Section 4.05 also reduced state General Fund expenditures at the university systems.) 2025-26 Budget Act Authorized Up to $20  Million for Contract Initially Estimated to Achieve $2  Billion General Fund Annual Savings Across Three Departments by 2028-29.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156