The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Second, the department reports that it historically has used salary savings from vacancies to help cover additional operational costs. Department States That High Costs and Low Vacancy Rates Have Created Unique Cost Pressures … CHP states that it cannot depend on its historical approach to fund these activities —and therefore needs the proposed supplemental
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - With this additional funding, UC likely would: Provide salary increases for nonrepresented and represented employees. We estimate each  1  percent increase in payroll would cost $55  million in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Districts commonly cover a large share of the premium increases for their full ‑time employees. Coverage for part ‑time employees varies widely among districts. When districts provide benefits to part ‑time employees, they often cover a lower share of the premium increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

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

Feb 23, 2026 - This includes ongoing funding for: (1) salary increases ($25.3 million) of mental health positions, (2) to establish the Office of the Receiver ($8.2 million) and (3) other consulting‑related expenses ($356,000).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market

May 6, 2026 - Likelihood of Working in These Jobs Varies by Educational Background. Rates of work in these jobs vary most dramatically by educational background. Workers with a bachelor ’s degree but no postgraduate degree are 14 times as likely to work in these jobs as workers without a high school diploma, and four and a
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5182

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

Apr 28, 2026 - …At a Time of High Inflation. After decades of relatively low inflation, prices for many goods and services began rising rapidly in 2021, reflecting supply chain disruptions and strong demand. Inflation peaked in mid ‑2022 and began to moderate in 2023 as supply conditions improved and the Federal Reserve increased interest rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5176

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - As part of its deliberations, the Legislature may wish to ask the administration to report on its plans for the $20  million made available to support county implementation of work requirements in CalFresh as part of the 2025 ‑26 spending plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request

Feb 11, 2026 - This would provide information on the amount of staff time and other resources each case requires. Thi s report should also include a comparative analysis showing how CCAP ’s caseload, tasks, positions, salaries, and budget compares to similar entities in state government, including ABCAB and any other state entities CCAP considers appropriate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - The prominence of advanced manufacturers among credit recipients is consistent with the intent of the program, since (1)  these types of facilities can locate in many parts of the United States, making tax incentives a potential deciding factor, and (2)  they tend to provide relatively well-paid jobs, which increases the competitiveness of their applications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System?

May 4, 2026 - Effects on Health Coverage H.R. 1 Includes Two Key Changes Affecting Medicaid Eligibility for Childless Adults. As part of H.R. 1, childless adults face two key eligibility changes, both effective January 2027: Work Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180