The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - (We also include links to Appendix tables at the end of this post and the top left of this page. These appendix tables itemize select proposals by policy area based on our understanding at this time.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951/3

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951/2

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4951

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951/1

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 23, 2023 - This table converts amounts to a state fiscal year (extending from July though June) and cash budgeting basis, reflecting state budgeting practice. b Remaining portion of tax on Medi ‑Cal enrollment is covered by federal funding. c The 2023 ‑24 budget package commits a portion of these funds for specific augmentations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4810

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - In addition, the Legislature will want to consider having an increased role —either by providing more direction in AB  531 or tabling certain key decisions for the second year of the legislative session —in determining: The types of entities eligible for grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves

Jul 13, 2023 - Reserve deposits also take funding off the table when revenues surge, helping to avoid building the spending base to an unsustainable level. Given that the MHSA mostly funds ongoing mental health services, and that the need for th ese services is not sensitive to the economic cycle, reserves are an essential tool counties can use to achieve more consistent spending on MHSA services across years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780

The 2022-23 Budget: Health Care Access and Affordability

Feb 23, 2022 - To the extent options encourage new enrollment into Covered California, state costs could be higher than listed in the table. FPL = federal poverty level. Funding Issues Affecting Affordability Options The section below discusses some issues for legislative consideration regarding potential changes in the amount of federal funding available to improve affordability in Covered California and other potential sources of funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4560