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

Feb 23, 2026 - CDCR indicates that it is attempting to achieve temporary cost savings through a variety of actions, including limiting travel, training, and overtime where possible, as well as not filling vacant positions as fast as it otherwise would.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Staff at the prison have indicated that this improves the prison ’s ability to deliver care, increases morale, and makes the prison a more desirable place  to  work. Eliminating Excess Inpatient Bed Capacity Excess Inpatient Capacity Means CDCR Trying to Fill More Vacancies and Spending More Than Necessary.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134