Understanding The State’s Astonishing Cash Position

Sep 16, 2026 - Unfortunately, due to a federal and corresponding state change in tax filing deadlines, the state only gained a complete picture of 2022 ‑23 tax collections late in 2023, well after the fiscal year had ended.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5198

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 2, 2026 - (This funding was deferred from 2023-24 as a budget solution adopted as part of the   2024-25 Budget Act. ) $15  million in one-time General Fund each for (1)  the California Nutrition Incentive Program, (2)  direct financial assistance and technical support to transition acreage to organic certification, and (3)  the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5205/

Understanding $100 Billion in Spending Growth: Causes and Fiscal Implications

Apr 28, 2026 - Inflation peaked in mid ‑2022 and began to moderate in 2023 as supply conditions improved and the Federal Reserve increased interest rates. Consistent with these broader trends, key state ‑cost ‑relevant indicators experienced elevated growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5176