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

Feb 23, 2026 - Add Support Staff and Equipment to Expand Tele ‑Mental Health. The Governor ’s proposal includes $8.9  million General Fund in the budget year, growing to $13.5  million in 2027 ‑28 and declining to $12.8  million in 2028 ‑29 and ongoing to add support staff and equipment to facilitate the conversion of the on ‑site positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

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 = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - These costs would come primarily from buying equipment and having sufficient on site medical assistants. CDCR, in coordination with CalHR, may need to use pay differentials for those who work inside prisons so that such providers have an incentive to remain on site.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - If the fee levels are lower than current or projected costs, the Legislature would be better equipped to assess (1)  how much of this workload needs to be supported from the General Fund at the cost of other budget priorities or (2)  whether the cost of the workload needs to be reduced —such as through statutory or other changes —to avoid such budgetary trade-offs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

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

Oct 24, 2025 - . $19.8  million in 2025-26 and ongoing to establish a replacement cycle for the department ’s public safety radio communications equipment. $12.8  million one time for COVID-19 response and mitigation-related activities, such as testing and overtime for staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - The state provided $3.5  million one ‑time funding for equipment in 2016 ‑17 and provides about $400,000 ongoing funding for DRP ‑TV, which is a closed ‑circuit platform that delivers 24/7 televised programming content.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 16, 2023 - The budget includes $87.7  million General Fund (generally decreasing to $14.7  million annually beginning in 2026-27) to (1)  install and operate audio-video surveillance systems (AVSS) at the ten remaining prisons not currently planned for deactivation where AVSS has not been authorized and (2)  fund ongoing licensing, software, and equipment replacement costs for all AVSS and body-worn camera systems beginning in 2026-27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4805

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - At the time this announcement was made, CDCR had already purchased —but not yet installed —AVSS equipment for CVSP. CDCR indicates that it will be able to install this equipment at other prisons. Accordingly, the department plans to submit a revised proposal by the May Revision reflecting this and any other changes specifically resulting from the planned facility deactivations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - To estimate the funding needed for vaccines and personal protective equipment in 2024‑25 and ongoing, the department assumes it will spend the same amount it projects it will spend in the current year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - In view of the above, Medi ‑Cal is better equipped to help ensure continuity of care following parole discharge and potentially for several years after. This could help prevent further serious health or criminal consequences resulting from substance use disorders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411