The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Such projects typically go through the annual budget review process as an operations request rather than a capital outlay request. In other words, these projects do not necessarily undergo the same review as the new construction projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Therefore, it seems reasonable that the state could go further in deactivating additional excess beds. This option could result in about $200  million in less spending to support the 713 beds if these beds were eliminated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 23, 2026 - State Could Go Further in Expanding Tele ‑mental Health Than Proposed. Based on our estimate, the Governor ’s proposal would increase the rate of remote providers to roughly 30  percent of all outpatient providers —below the 50  percent threshold allowed by the court.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137