Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - In addition, the Receiver ’s plan would also increase the pool of people that can provide services to the mental health population by expanding clinical internship slots across the prisons. Not only will interns perform work while part of the program, but it is also possible that they will become employed permanently by CDCR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 23, 2026 - The Legislature could do so by requesting annual updates on the progress made through reports and in budget hearings. The Legislature can encourage progress toward achieving compliance in other ways, such as by considering the issue in confirm ation hearings for CDCR staff involved in mental health care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Finally, the Orange CJC project is already in progress and addresses key safety issues in a building with large numbers of people visiting on a daily basis. …But CJC Proposal Raises Questions About Appropriate Oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Because demand for a CCC education generally outstrips the number of in ‑person slots, colleges must decide which incarcerated people have enrollment priority. Enrollment priority is determined by each college.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2023-24 Budget: May Revision Proposals Related to the California Model and San Quentin State Prison

May 19, 2023 - Allow CDCR to Use Progressive Design-Build. The proposed trailer bill language would allow CDCR to use the Progressive Design-Build project delivery method for the design and construction of the educational and vocational center.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4771

The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender

Feb 15, 2023 - In a January 2023 progress report, CalHR reported challenges with filling these positions due to insufficient applications being received. As SSM position classifications have higher technical qualifications than AGPA positions, this raises questions regarding whether OSPD would have similar problems filling AGPA positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4680

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Regarding accountability, the Department of Finance indicates that the administration reserves discretion to propos e smaller future base increases were a segment not to demonstrate progress in meeting its  expectations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - In addition, the Receiver has the authority to seek waivers through the court of any state or contractual requirements that are impeding progress in improving the prison medical system. However, the creation of the Receivership did not change the Legislature’s role of authorizing positions and appropriating funds for, enacting legislation related to, or exercising oversight of prison medical care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

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

May 17, 2021 - If the Legislature preferred to make surer substantial progress in a few key areas, it could allocate the surplus in a more targeted manner that reflect its top priorities. Consider Withholding Some Decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

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

Jan 10, 2021 - If it were to decide to put additional ongoing funding into student support programs, we recommend the Legislature consider several fundamental policy issues, including crystallizing overarching objectives, measuring unmet need, linking funding levels and allocations with unmet need, and tracking progress toward meeting objectives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309