The 2026-27 Budget: Contract to Achieve Operational Efficiencies

Mar 10, 2026 - LAO Comments and Recommendations Use Spring Budget Hearings to Prepare for Expected Updates on Contract at May Revision. The Legislature may receive important updates regarding the status of the work stemming from the BCG contract at the May Revision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5156

The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - In November 2025, OES released an updated 2025 Next Generation 9 ‑1 ‑1 Transition Plan . Under the updated transition plan, the state will switch from the regional approach to a statewide approach with two statewide network providers —one prime network service provider and a back ‑up.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

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

Feb 11, 2026 - We further recommend that the Legislature direct CCAP to provide an updated workload justification for each CCAP position. This would provide information on the amount of staff time and other resources each case requires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119