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

Feb 23, 2026 - The Governor proposes $91  million General Fund in 2026 ‑27 and ongoing to pay for the compensable leave cashed out by separating employees. CDCR reports that from 2020 ‑21 to 2024 ‑25, it paid about $130  million annually on average in these payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2024-25 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population

Feb 20, 2024 - Accordingly, we find it unlikely that counties continue to need funding to support the temporary increase in the PRCS population for cash-flow reasons. Moreover, the administration has not provided any data indicating that current 2011 realignment funding levels are such that cash-flow problems are likely to occur.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4849

The 2023-24 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population

Feb 23, 2023 - Accordingly, we find it unlikely that counties continue to need funding to support the temporary increase in the PRCS population for cash-flow reasons. Moreover, the administration has not provided any data indicating that current 2011 realignment funding levels are such that cash-flow problems are likely to occur.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4703

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - For example, county law libraries —generally supported by a share of civil filing fees —provide free access to legal books and publications to county residents, State Bar members, and certain governmental officials.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - As the figure shows, most of the discretionary increases are to finance some capital outlay projects with cash instead of lease revenue bonds. This increases the size of the budget  problem. $800   Million in Other Differences.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

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

May 17, 2021 - ADRC = Aging and Disability Resources Centers; Cal ‑OAR = CalWORKs Outcomes and Accountability Review; IT = information technology; FFPSA = Federal Family First Prevention Services Act; DCSD = Department of Community Services and Development; DDS = Department of Developmental Services; DOR = Department of Rehabilitation; DSS = Department of Social Services; HDAP=Housing and Disability Advocacy
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/5

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - Providing an amount less than $75  million annually could still provide CalVIP with a sizeable increase in stable funding —while freeing up some monies to support lower priority Chapter  231 programs, such as those at the judicial branch or DOJ.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Students apply for a waiver by completing a CCC application (known as the “Community College Promise Grant Application ”) or a federal application (known as the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid ” or FAFSA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - About four to five months before their hearing, BPH appoints an attorney for candidates who do not hire a private attorney or receive free services from a private attorney. Private attorneys that provide free services are often affiliated with nonprofit organizations specializing in parole hearings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Additionally, as noted above, DOJ does not charge for testing —which could reduce costs as long as services continue to be free. Costs would increase if DOJ started charging for services. Testing costs could also increase or decrease in the future based on forensic testing processes and available technology.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714