The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Finally, the Governor sets the balance of the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties to $4.5   billion —somewhat higher than the level enacted by recent budgets. Revenue Estimates Reasonable, but Risks Must Be Kept in Focus.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - Given the alternative methodology and a new collective bargaining agreement may not be finalized prior to the June  15 deadline to pass a budget, the Legislature may want to plan for costs associated with the new rates in 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - DSS Still in the Process of Finalizing Contracts for About 8,800 New Slots. As  a part of the 2021 ‑22 RFA process, DSS awarded $257  million ongoing annual slot funding to 114 GCC providers in the spring of 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

The 2023-24 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool Proposals

Feb 14, 2023 - This data will help inform estimates that will be included in the final budget. Delaying Facilities Funding and Maintaining Current Staffing Ratios Seems Reasonable Given State Budget Problem. The Governor ’s proposed actions help to address the state ’s budget issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4682