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

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - DOJ also provides various services to local law enforcement agencies, including providing forensic services. Finally, DOJ manages various databases, including the statewide criminal history database.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Furthermore, changes in CDCR pay might have other indirect effects on mental health care programs operated by other state agencies such as DSH. Those departments may seek increases in compensation to ensure their pay remains competitive with CDCR —potentially adding still more costs to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134