Unit 2 (Attorneys) MOU Analysis [Publication Details]

Aug 25, 2022 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding for Bargaining Unit 2 (Attorneys and Hearing Officers). Bargaining Unit 2 is represented by the California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges, and Hearing Officers in State Government (CASE). This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4619

Unit 2 (Attorneys) MOU Analysis

Aug 25, 2022 - Increased Reimbursement to Departments From CASE for Union Leave. The current MOU specifies that CASE can request unpaid or paid leave of absence for union officers or representatives. Paid union leave may be granted at the discretion of a department director or their designee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4619

The 2021-22 Budget: Authorization of Remote Court Proceedings [Publication Details]

Mar 12, 2021 - This publication provides our analysis of the Governor's 2021-22 budget proposals to authorize remote court proceedings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4401

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - Below, we provide some information on how the average hours per case have changed over time. Average Hours Per Case Have Steadily Increased Over Time. As shown in Figure  6 , the average monthly IHSS paid hours per case has increased by roughly 2  percent annually since 2014.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request

Feb 11, 2026 - The transition away from provisional licenses does appear to have increased the number of cases eligible for appeal to CCAP (somewhat). CCAP reports that it expects to hear its first two cases in March and May.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

The 2026-27 Budget: Streamlining California’s Affordable Housing Funding System

Mar 6, 2026 - In some cases, though, developers may wish to obtain funding to undertake both components for a given project. Yet, under the Governor ’s proposal, in such cases the developer would have to begin applying in two places: HDFC for affordable housing and SGC for the transportation component —with no guarantee the project would be approved by both entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5154

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - However, in many cases, the residual positions in question supported by special funds do not have a direct impact on the General Fund and thus do not factor directly into efforts to balance the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - State law also prohibits attorney representation in small claims civil cases. Additionally, state law authorizes courts to award reaso nable attorney fees and costs to people who win in certain case types.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - In these cases, any application that meets the program ’s quantitative thresholds and is deemed by program staff to be of sufficient quality will typically receive a credit award. When the program is undersubscribed, however, fewer projects must compete for available credits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - In some cases, LEAs do not have the expertise to effectively implement these best practices, and the state does not have the capacity or expertise to support schools to ensure effective implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131