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

Rethinking California's Reserve Policy

Apr 10, 2025 - If the Legislature adopts a reserve policy that performs well in half of scenarios but poorly in the other half (that is, we use the median scenario as a benchmark), it would mean there is something like a coin ‑flip chance that the policy would achieve its desired outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5028

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

Oct 27, 2021 - The 2021‑22 budget provides over $1 billion in funding for several program expansions and enhancements that are in line with the state’s Master Plan for Aging. Some examples of these include (1) expand full‑scope Medi‑Cal, including IHSS, to undocumented older adults; (2) providing a grant increase for SSI/SSP recipients; (3) expanding eligibility and services for the Adult Protective Services program; and (4) establishing a permanent IHSS back‑up provide system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448

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

Jan 10, 2021 - For example, how would the administration implement and continue to refine CalAIM in coordination with other major statewide planning initiatives, including the Master Plan for Aging, the Behavioral Health Task Force, and other state efforts related to homelessness?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309