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

Feb 23, 2026 - Specifically, the department must reduce vacancies below 10  percent in five key classifications: psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, recreational therapists, and medical assistants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Finally, the Orange CJC project is already in progress and addresses key safety issues in a building with large numbers of people visiting on a daily basis. …But CJC Proposal Raises Questions About Appropriate Oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - A key example is the state ’s licensing and regulatory activities for various professions —such as doctors, and accountants —overseen by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The entire $757  million 2026-27 budget for DCA is proposed to be supported by fees charged to each profession.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118