The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Sep 6, 2024 - Specifically, the budget cuts $400   million from the Active Transportation Program, $200   million planned for grade separation projects, and $75   million from the Highways ‑to ‑Boulevards Pilot Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4922

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

Jan 12, 2026 - After 2026‑27, these proposals would add about $200 million in ongoing spending. Some of the largest spending augmentations proposed for the budget window include: (1) $76 million for utility replacement and site improvements at Exposition Park, (2) $67 million to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for fixed‑wing aircraft pilot and mechanics contract
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

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

Jan 13, 2025 - After 2025 ‑26, these proposals would add about $300 million in ongoing spending. Some of the largest spending augmentations proposed include: (1) $60  million to provide additional grants under the Cal Competes program; (2)  the intent to partially restore an ongoing reduction to the trial courts, which, if enacted, would cost $42  million ongoing; and (3)  the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 16, 2025 - DOF has not yet received official claims from all affected local governments, but early estimates indicate expenditures for these purposes could be around $200  million across the 2024 ‑25 and 2025 ‑26 budget years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5079

The 2025-26 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 17, 2025 - The May Revision reduces planned base cuts from 7.95  percent, as agreed to in last year ’s budget, to 3  percent. This change increases ongoing General Fund costs by $267  million for UC and $231  million for CSU.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5044

The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements

Feb 20, 2026 - For example, we recommend the Legislature: Do Not Suspend the $3  Billion True Up Into the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA). The Governor ’s budget proposes suspending a roughly $3  billion true-up deposit that otherwise would be required in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5133

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - The remaining $200  million would be allocated to the state ’s 61 local health jurisdictions (LHJs) (58 counties and 3 cities), with funding allocated based in part on each LHJ ’s population share, level of poverty, and racial/ethnic make ‑up.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 2, 2024 - These funds will be transferred back to the SPIF for costs associated with the Capitol Annex Project over the course of 2024-25 ($300  million), 2025-26 ($250  million), and 2026-27 ($150  million). Contracting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4934

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 2, 2024 - These funds will be transferred back to the SPIF for costs associated with the Capitol Annex Project over the course of 2024-25 ($300  million), 2025-26 ($250  million), and 2026-27 ($150  million). Contracting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4934/governors-office-of-emergency-services

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - The current discrepancy over the size of the state ’s budget deficit —$18  billion under the Legislative Analyst ’s Office estimate versus $3  billion in the Governor ’s budget —fits squarely within that pattern.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104