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

Feb 27, 2026 - The final phase of the implementation plan involves decommissioning the legacy 911 system with a target date of 2030. Governor’s Proposal Provides Baseline Funding to The Next Generation 911 Project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Review

Dec 2, 2025 - Chapter   80 of 2020 (S B   588 , Archuleta) —which, among other things, directs state entities to withhold up to $10,000 from the final payment otherwise due to a prime contractor if that prime contractor does not certify various pieces of DVBE ‑related information.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5095

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - Final Year of Funding for California Education Learning Lab. The budget package includes a final year of funding totaling $5.5  million from the General Fund for the California Education Learning Lab, with the intention to eliminate the program beginning in 2026-27 (which will achieve $4  million in ongoing savings).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

The 2025-26 Budget: State Departments’ Operational Efficiencies (Control Sections 4.05 and 4.12)

Feb 19, 2025 - Be Prepared for Final Details to Arrive Late in the Budget Process. The administration has made clear that more information on the specific actions taken to achieve the savings will be shared in the spring.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4975

The 2025-26 Budget: The California State Payroll System IT Project

Mar 7, 2025 - When will the Legislature know the final composition of the onboarding department waves and their onboarding schedule? Impacts of Collective Bargaining on Project Activities Needs to Be Well Understood.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5011

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

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - Finally, we make various recommendations intended to allow the Legislature to exercise more of its core budget and policymaking powers and ensure there is adequate oversight of the Governor during emergencies, while still preserving considerable flexibility for the state to respond swiftly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities [Publication Details]

Apr 10, 2025 - In this report, we describe how the Legislature has delegated some of its core powers to allow the Governor to exercise emergency authorities during a state of emergency. Next, we assess the degree to which this is necessary to facilitate emergency response and whether there are adequate oversight mechanisms in place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5029

The 2025-26 Budget: Office of Emergency Services—Request for Reappropriation of Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Fund Resources

Feb 24, 2025 - As this is the third and final year of funding, typically this year would be when the Legislature would review it, assess performance, and then decide whether or not to provide ongoing funding. Given the slow start —but apparent increase in reimbursements this year —the administration is essentially asking to extend the pilot phase and give the program more time to mature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4982

The 2025-26 Budget: EDDNext

Feb 25, 2025 - Specifically, we recommend: (1)  remove the extended encumbrance and expenditure deadlines in proposed provisional budget bill language (BBL); (2)  add a 30-day written notification period for the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) to review the final project plan for the proposed ICMS/IDM IT project if planning extends into 2025-26; (3)  require the California Department
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4985