The government plan of California. [Ballot]

Mar 31, 2026 - [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code 9005, we have reviewed a proposed initiative related to the government plan of California (A.G. File 26-0003). The measure intends to make a wide range of changes to the organization and operations of the California government and economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-003

Revising the State Constitution. [Ballot]

Mar 24, 2026 - [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code 9005, we have reviewed a proposed initiative related to the process for revising the State Constitution (A.G. File 26-0002). Generally, constitutional revisions change a large number of provisions or entail far reaching changes to the fundamental government plan of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-002

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - This budget problem was larger than the one anticipated by the administration in June, despite strong trends in income tax collections in the intervening months. There were two main reasons we anticipated the deficit to grow.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics

Jun 16, 2025 - Key Caseload Trend Findings In Recent Years, Caseload Trend Deviated From Poverty Trend. Although the gap between the CalWORKs participation rate and the poverty rate was greatest during the pandemic, these trends started to diverge in 2015.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5057

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics [Publication Details]

Jun 16, 2025 - Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics [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/5057

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

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: California State University [Publication Details] Description: In this brief, we review key funding and spending trends at the California State University (CSU), then analyze the Governor’s budget proposals relating to CSU’s core operations and enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Spending Trends UC ’s Spending Is Driven by a Few Major Cost Pressures. In addition to understanding UC ’s reliance on state support and tuition revenue, it is important to understand UC ’s spending trends and core cost pressures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk Search In Fiscal Perspectives , the Legislative Analyst periodically offers the Legislature his views on fiscal matters facing California. California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk January 23, 2026 Tweet Gabriel PetekLegislative Analyst History suggests that fiscal risks can build during times when they are easiest to ignore.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - Changes made to the program in 2018 likely explain much of this trend. Specifically, the 2018 budget package: Removed a requirement that 25  percent of credits be reserved for businesses with less than $2  million in annual revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162