The 2026-27 Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 2026 - As we release publications aimed at addressing the 2026-27 budget situation, we will add them to this index page.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5107

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Nov 8, 2023 - Authorizes I ‑Bank to spend future federal funding that the state might receive through the Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund program. Chapter 57 of 2023 (SB 145, Newman) Caltrans Environmental Mitigation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4814

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

Oct 27, 2021 - Control Section 19. 57 i ncludes $ 329 m illion in program augmentations for a variety of purposes, including research and educational  programs. Agriculture Package. The budget includes $ 445 m illion from the General Fund on a one ‑time basis in 2021 ‑22 (and an additional $ 425 m illion in 2022 ‑2 3) f or various activities related to the agricultural sector in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448

The State Appropriations Limit

Apr 21, 2021 - In particular, Proposition  30  (201 2) i ncreased —and Proposition  55 (201 6) e xtended —the top marginal rates for the personal income tax, thereby resulting in more state collections from capital gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4416

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: The State Appropriations Limit

Sep 30, 2022 - Some IT expenditures are not readily identifiable from the current reports required by both the California Department of Technology and the Department of Finance for proposed and approved IT projects or systems, so some changes i n reporting requirements likely will be required to exclude more expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4631

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 12, 2022 - CARE Act implementation will begin in seven “Cohort I ” counties by October 1, 2023, with the remaining counties to begin implementation no later than December 1, 2024. Medi ‑Cal Coverage Expansion to Remaining Undocumented Populations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4616

The 2021-22 Budget: The Governor’s Suspension Proposal

Jan 29, 2021 - Suspensions would occur, under the Governor ’s proposal, on December 31, 2022 i f revenues were not sufficient to cover expenditures. Figure 2 shows the list of program items that would be subject to suspension under the Governor ’s budget and how this list compares to those enacted in the 2019 ‑20 and 2020 ‑21 Budget  acts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4328

The 2022-23 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Implications

Mar 30, 2022 - While this could mean we understated the severity of budget problems during a recession or slightly overstated the severity of budget problems as a result of constitutional spending constraints, these effects generally would be small compared to the figures i n this report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4583

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

Oct 27, 2021 - Human Services: Discretionary Spending Proposals in the 2021 ‑22 Budget Package General Fund (In Millions) Expand APS to older adults aged 60 and over and enhance services — Fund county costs associated with CalFresh simplifcations — Augment CFAP monthly benefits to their maximum per household size $24 Expand CFAP benefits to some previously ineligible immigrants — Augment CFAP benefits by 15
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448/1

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - In addition, in light of the latitude requested by the administration for use of this funding, particularly i n the near term, we suggest the Legislature require a regular annual update on the use of the $300  million funding with release of the Governor ’s budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492