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

Feb 23, 2026 - Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are mitigated. For example, people working remotely likely do not face the same level of safety concerns, can have more privacy, and do not need to work in dilapidated facilities that may lack air conditioning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are addressed. For example, people working remotely likely do not face the same level of safety concerns that workers on site may experience when walking through a prison and interacting with various incarcerated people.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - To the extent the allocations do not occur within the designated time period, DOJ would need to justify why the allocations did not occur. Our recommendation would prevent the re ‑accumulation of a large LDF fund balance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - As such, this program could result in more parolees seeking Medi ‑Cal ‑funded SUDT since the SUDT programs funded through the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation do not provide MAT.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411

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

Jun 12, 2025 - This is a relatively new area of regulation and one that is likely continuing to evolve as new online platforms or criminal strategies for utilizing existing o nes emerge. Oversight of Key Outcomes Is Reported Retail Theft Going Down?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - In other words, these projects do not necessarily undergo the same review as the new construction projects. For exa mple, some of these projects may not go through formal review by Department of Finance (DOF) staff that focus on capital outlay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2023-24 Budget: Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Costs could also decrease over time to the extent that o fficers and agencies are more comfortable and accurate in their reporting or if new technology or databases become available to more cost-effectively capture or process the data.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4715

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Having access to a laptop als o opens up greater opportunities for students to receive support from counselors and tutors in a more direct and timely way, which could improve student success. CCC Funding Model Lacks Fiscal Incentive to Promote Success for These Students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - The decision included the following footnote: “Because any permitting scheme can be put towards abusive ends, we do not rule out constitutional challenges to shall-issue regimes where, for example, lengthy wait times in processing license applications or exorbitant fees deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry. ” This footnote suggests that there may be a point where firearm regulatory fees become unconstitutionally high.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - However, 6 o f the 13 BSCC board members are currently administrators of correctional agencies, with at least 4 o f them overseeing detention facilities that are subject to the BSCC standards and inspection program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371