Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Indeed, CDCR has stated that tele ‑mental health positions have been easier to hire since it started expanding tele ‑mental health. Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are addressed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are mitigated. For example, people working remotely likely do not face the same level of safety concerns, can have more privacy, and do not need to work in dilapidated facilities that may lack air conditioning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - In other words, these projects do not necessarily undergo the same review as the new construction projects. For exa mple, some of these projects may not go through formal review by Department of Finance (DOF) staff that focus on capital outlay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - We have no concerns about the amount requested by DOJ to implement Chapter  591. However, rather than providing General Fund to support its costs, we recommend the Legislature modify the proposal to support it from the DROS Special Account.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - However, Proposition  36 also increased some penalties that have no impact on Proposition  47 or the amount of savings it generates. For example, it increases punishment for selling drugs in certain cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108