The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook Executive Summary Not Safe to Bet Artificial Intelligence ( AI) Fueled Exuberance Is Sustainable. Both the California and U.S. economies currently face significant headwinds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

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

Jan 12, 2026 - That said, recent budgets have set the SFEU bet ween $3.5  billion and $4.5  billion, so the Governor ’s budget proposal to set the balance to $4.5  billion is generally in line with recent policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

California's Legislative Analyst's Office and the Value of Independence

Nov 15, 2024 - Our process also aims to promote the Legislature ’s consideration of its own risk tolerance. To this end, in recent years, we have shifted away from emphasizing point forecasts in favor of providing a plausible revenue range.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4938

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 16, 2023 - On May 5, 2023, Governor Newsom established an advisory council to recommend changes to San Quentin State Prison in order to help develop the California Model, which is broadly focused on promoting a more rehabilitative and health ‑focused environment in California prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4788

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The Governor ’s budget includes three proposals that would provide a total increase of up to $1.5  billion (various funds) to promote ZEVs. First, the budget includes up to $1  billion (Alternative and Renewable Vehicle and Fuel Technology Fund) to support new ZEV fueling infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2022-23 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Implications

Mar 30, 2022 - That is, how the Legislature can promote the chances that budget stays balanced if revenues come in at or above expectations. This section outlines three steps the Legislature can take to mitigate risks in the short  term.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4583

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 27, 2021 - Human Services: Discretionary Spending Proposals in the 2021 ‑22 Budget Package General Fund (In Millions) Expand APS to older adults aged 60 and over and enhance services — Fund county costs associated with CalFresh simplifcations — Augment CFAP monthly benefits to their maximum per household size $24 Expand CFAP benefits to some previously ineligible immigrants — Augment CFAP benefits by 15
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448/1

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 27, 2021 - The budget provides GO ‑Biz $ 600 m illion ($ 95 m illion ARP fiscal relief funds and $ 505 m illion General Fund) for a variety of new and existing programs that offer financial and technical assistance to businesses, including a new California Competes grant program, financial assistance to performance venues, tourism promotion, and support for small and underserved businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Nov 8, 2023 - Additionally, the budget package adds staff at both the California Film Co mmission Board and California Film Commission who will be focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the film industry.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4814

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 23, 2021 - Eligible businesses include those that organize, promote, produce, or host live concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, and theater productio ns. In addition, these businesses must show that their revenues declined by at least 70  percent following the onset of the pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4452