The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - Then, any additional state funding could be better targeted to fill any funding gaps, provide any necessary state matching funds to maximize federal funds, and ensure funding is distributed across projects of different types at all ports statewide in a manner consistent with the Legislature’s priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2022-23 Budget: Assessing Proposals to Address Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Feb 15, 2022 - The state hired ID.me to confirm workers ’ identities using so ‑called “one ‑to ‑one ” face matching; that is, when a computer algorithm matches the photo or video submitted by the worker to the worker ’s identification card.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4542

The 2025-26 Budget: Concession Bargaining

May 19, 2025 - In 2022-23, the state contributed $782  million (all funds) towards Social Security and $323  million (all funds) towards Medicare. These payments also are set as a percentage of pay. Non-Salary-Driven Benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5047

The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - (As we noted in our post, Overview of Federal COVID‑19 Research Funding , the state spends billions of dollars annually on R&D across all fields.) California Has Several Research Programs Studying Issues Related to Climate Change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 10 (Professional Scientists) and 18 (Psychiatric Technician)

Sep 9, 2025 - A GSI applies to all steps in the salary ranges of all classifications represented by the bargaining unit. Establishes PLP 2025 for Unit 18. The agreement would establish PLP 2025 for Unit 18 members.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5073

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers)

Jun 27, 2025 - As a GSI, the pay increase adjusts all steps of all salary ranges of all job classifications represented by Unit 9. 2026-27: Special Salary Adjustments (SSAs) to Top (4.5  Percent) and Bottom Steps (2  Percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5061

Refocusing the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injury Program

Jul 10, 2025 - Refocusing the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injury Program Benefits No Longer Aligned With Schedule Established by Legislature Significant Share of All Major Workplace Injuries File an SIBTF Claim.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5062

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists)

Jul 14, 2025 - Effective the first day of the pay period following ratification, the agreement would provide all Unit 16 members a GSI of 3  percent. As a GSI, this pay increase will apply to all steps of all Unit 16 job classifications ’ salary ranges. 2027-28: 3.5  Percent Top Step Increase.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 12 (Craft and Maintenance)

Jun 27, 2025 - In the most recent actuarial valuation (as of June 30, 2023) the state’s unfunded liability associated with this benefit for all state employees is estimated to be $85.2 billion. Progress Towards Prefunding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5060

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - Effective the first day of the pay period following ratification, all Unit 8 members would receive a GSI of 2.5  percent. As a GSI, this pay increase will increase all steps of all salary ranges of each classification represented by Unit 8.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066