Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - We found that (1)  most mental health classifications appear to be relatively well paid compared to the broader market even before recent bonuses, (2)  other non ‑compensation factors appear to influence vacancy rates, (3)  the mental health Receiver plans to reassess whether further changes in pay are necessary, (4)  various other efforts are underway to improve recruitment and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - A medical assistant at the prison can perform tasks that require a physical presence, such as adjusting the equipment or measuring the patient ’s blood pressure and other vital signs while the provider interacts with the patient remotely.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - …Reflects Regions With Much Higher Wages and Cost of Living Than Where Correctional Officers Work. Wages and the cost of living vary significantly across the state. As Figure  5 shows, the six counties in the study have average wages that are somewhat higher than the statewide average and far above average wages in the six counties with the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - People housed in higher ‑security yards live in cells, while people housed in lower ‑security yards generally live in open dormitories. In some cases, people with the same security level must still be housed separately due to safety concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

Overview of Trial Court Construction and Facility Maintenance [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2026 - Overview of Trial Court Construction and Facility Maintenance [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/5111

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - To assist commissioners in this decision, BPH regulations outline factors that tend to show suitability for release (such as signs of remorse) and factors that tend to show unreasonable risk to the public (such as in ‑prison misconduct).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - As shown in Figure  5 , tens of millions of dollars are transferred from the LDF annually into these DOJ special funds —ranging from nearly $ 20  m illion in 2009 ‑ 10 t o $ 78  m illion in 2015 ‑16.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Due to CDCR security restrictions, prisons only allow students to access websites that have been vetted and approved by the  department. Digital Library Subscription. The state provides $500,000 ongoing funding for digital library subscriptions for incarcerated students at all CDCR prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - People seeking self-help center services generally are lower-income and cannot afford the services of an attorney to address issues that may have significant impacts on their lives —such as divorce, child custody, domestic violence, eviction, and guardianship issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - Patients generally do not need to live on ‑site when receiving outpatient services. Residential. Residential SUDT typically lasts for a few months to up to a year based on patient needs. During this time, patients live on ‑site and receive a structured schedule of services throughout the day.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411