MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - The primary difference between the two plans is (1)  who makes investment decisions and (2)  who bears the risk of investment losses. In the case of a defined benefit plan, the employer chooses how the funds are invested and bears all the risk of investment loss —the employee is provided a guaranteed annuity in retirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Figure 8 Receiver ’s Action Plan Outlines Goals and Actions to Improve Mental Health Care Goal 1 Improve Mental Health Care Delivery Through Culture Change and Effective Management Selected Actions Implement a comprehensive communications strategy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Given the importance of non ‑compensation factors in determining vacancy rates, it is unclear what level of pay increase would be needed to meaningfully improve recruitment and retention for mental health positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 24, 2025 - For example, the legislation allows proceeds of sales of CDCR properties to be used for activities —such as demolition, abatement, or conducting due diligence studies —intended to improve the likelihood of successful redevelopment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

The 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - If the officer contests a decertification recommendation, the case is referred to a new nine ‑member board within POST—the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board. (The members of the new board will be appointed by the Governor and Legislature.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - These are projects that involve physical changes to a facility (or its building components) that improve its designed level of functionality. The judicial branch currently receives about $80  million annually —$65  million from the SCFCF and $15.4  million from the General Fund —for use at Judicial Council ’s discretion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - Statute requires the board to select either a sheriff or a chief probation officer from among its members to serve as vice chair. The chair of the board is a full ‑time paid position while the remaining members receive reimbursement for any expenses incurred as a board member, such as travel costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - In developing this framework, DOJ can evaluate its entire workload, the potential impact of FITSM and other actions that can help improve efficiency, and existing federal and state statu te and case law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Even those confined to life sentences shared that a CCC education had been beneficial in various ways, including by allowing them to serve as mentors to younger incarcerated persons and inspiring family members on the outside to go to college.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program

Oct 10, 2023 - In the case of probation programs, these improved outcomes often provide benefits to the state either directly or indirectly, such as reductions in crime or spending on prisons. Spending on evidence ‑based practices can also ensure the state is spending funds in ways that are cost ‑effective instead of investing resources into practices that may not yield any benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4806