MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - While some state correctional officers work in four of the counties included in the survey, there are zero state correctional officers who work in the Counties of Orange or Santa Clara. Thus, one-third of the compensation comparison in the study is not actually directly competing with the state for workers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections) [Publication Details]

Sep 7, 2023 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections). This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4800

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Receiver Examining Pay Increases as Part of Action Plan. 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 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Governor’s Proposal Provide $106   Million General Fund to Pay for Separating Employee Leave Cashouts and Fire Watch Costs. The Governor proposes $91  million General Fund in 2026 ‑27 and ongoing to pay for the compensable leave cashed out by separating employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The state constitution has a balanced budget requirement, which means the balance of the SFEU must be set above zero for the upcoming fiscal year. Any level above zero is up to the discretion of the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Currently, the fund remains insolvent and is estimated to require a General Fund backfill in the tens of millions of dollars annually through 2036 ‑37 to maintain existing facility ‑related activities and to pay the debt service for completed construction  projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - For example, a person purchasing a firearm currently pays fees totaling $37.19 —a $31.19 fee deposited into the DROS Special Account (the “DROS fee ”), a $5 fee into the Firearm Safety and Enforcement Special Fund, and a $1 fee into the Firearm Safety Account.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - While Judicial Council repealed this statewide directive after several months, a number of trial courts temporarily maintained zero dollar bail for various offenses for longer periods of  time. Early Releases From Prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Other major General Fund adjustments include: $357.8  million reappropriation of unspent funds from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 budgets to 2024-25 to pay for deficits in CDCR ’s general security program and medical care programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

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

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW =
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7