MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - The person might seek employment with a different employer doing the same job, change careers, or exit the workforce. If a person is dissatisfied with their job or with the level of compensation they receive for their job, they are more likely to resign.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Under our recommended approach, more individuals are likely to be released from state prison with an associate degree, which in turn could reduce their risk of recidivism and improve their job prospects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

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

Jun 12, 2025 - This is particularly relevant to the regulation of online market places to prevent the sale of stolen goods. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 22, 2024 - Some jobs assigned to people in prison —such as cleaning, maintaining, and repairing facilities; providing clerical support; and grounds keeping —are focused on supporting prison operations. Other jobs —such as manufacturing traffic signs and license plates —provide goods or services purchased by state agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

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

Jan 13, 2022 - In addition to training and recruitment, the number of workers in a field also is affected by the job ’s working conditions, salary, benefits, upward ladder, and perceived prestige. The clear role of these other factors raises questions as to whether training efforts can effectively lead more workers to pursue these jobs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Additionally, because tele ‑mental health providers can only serve people in outpatient settings, further tele ‑mental health expansions could result in remaining on ‑site providers having more of the most challenging patients to treat —those in the inpatient settings —potentially resulting in reduced job satisfaction for these providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - The job requirements of a peace officer can be physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. This is because officers can face dangerous situations, work late night shifts, and have repeat exposure to violent situations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507