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

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Mar 25, 2026 - This trend is counter to the typical expectation that regulatory agencies ’ fees cover their costs. As a result of BPPE ’s structural deficit, the state has taken several actions to keep the BPPE Fund solvent in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5169

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: 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

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - This would help the SPI to understand and report on key education issues, major challenges, and significant trends that affect education in California. In these reports, the SPI could make recommendations to address major challenges identified.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - Long ‑Term Downward Population Trends Threaten Survival of Native Fish. A species native to California, Chinook salmon are important to commercial and recreational fishing, central to many tribes ’ cultural practices and traditional sustenance, and integral to the state ’s biodiversity and natural ecosystems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

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: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - This trend is not unique to California. Research suggests this trend could partly reflect more awareness and outreach among previously underserved communities, as well as evolving approaches to diagnosis and evaluation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - This allows for consideration of trends in eligibility activities that may not follow the overal l caseload trend. Require That Assumptions Be Updated Periodically. One common challenge with HHS administration budgeting methodologies is that estimated unit costs and other assumptions can become outdated because of inflation or changes in processes or program requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2026 - In this report, we analyze the Governor’s budget for Medi-Cal, with a focus on base spending trends, changes to provider taxes, implementation of new H.R. 1 rules, oversight over enacted budget solutions, and considerations for identifying additional savings in Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5146