Overview of Trial Court Construction and Facility Maintenance [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2026 - Overview of Trial Court Construction and Facility Maintenance [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5111

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - In combination, as shown in Figure  3 , it makes it likely that at least $21  billion could be needed to complete the list of 80 projects. These costs will likely continue to increase over time due to inflation and various other factors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

Overview of State Correctional Population and Spending Trends [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - Overview of State Correctional Population and Spending Trends [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5161

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47 [Publication Details]

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The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5118

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - For example, the 2023-24 budget package included $19.3  million in 2023-24 (decreasing to $6  million annually beginning in 2026-27) —mostly from the DROS Special Account —for the implementation of five pieces of enacted legislation, increased or new baseline workload, and the continuation of FITSM.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Goal 6 Create Mechanisms to Demonstrate Remedies Selected Actions Partner with external expert to assess feasibility of seeking accreditation. CDCR = California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - We found that (1)  most mental health classifications appear to be relatively well paid compared to the broader market even before recent bonuses, (2)  other non ‑compensation factors appear to influence vacancy rates, (3)  the mental health Receiver plans to reassess whether further changes in pay are necessary, (4)  various other efforts are underway to improve recruitment and retention, and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134