California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - Moreover, these deficit estimates do not account for a downturn. Were the markets to drop considerably, budget problems would be tens of billions of dollars larger, necessitating even deeper cuts and/or tax increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Revenue Volatility and California’s Reserve Policy [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - Revenue Volatility and California’s Reserve Policy [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5125

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk [Publication Details]

Jan 23, 2026 - California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Senate Handout: Overview of the Governor’s Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 21, 2026 - Senate Handout: Overview of the Governor’s Budget [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5103

Assembly Handout: Overview of the Governor’s Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2026 - Assembly Handout: Overview of the Governor’s Budget [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2026-27 Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5107

The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements

Feb 20, 2026 - For example, we recommend the Legislature: Do Not Suspend the $3  Billion True Up Into the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA). The Governor ’s budget proposes suspending a roughly $3  billion true-up deposit that otherwise would be required in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5133

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - Proposition  2 requires the state to make annual deposits into the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA), with amounts generally increasing when revenues —particularly those from capital gains —are higher.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101