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

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - In order to expedite the salary increases that are typically subject to bargaining agreements between the state and a union, the Receiver used executive authority to waive state laws and regulations in 2006 to increase the compensation levels of medical staff between 5  percent and 64  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - Further, Article 15.19 states that the compensation study completed after the JLMC process would be “created pursuant to Government Code Section 19826. ” Under Section 19826 of the Government Code, CalHR is the sole author of the compensation study as the study is to report to the union and Legislature “the department ’s findings. ” We would argue that the language of Article
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - Unless specifically exempted by state la w (as is the case for the University of California Board of Regents and the California Department of Transportation), state agencies must generally obtain written consent from the Attorney General before using in ‑house counsel (meaning their own legal staff) or contracting with outside counsel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

Assessing the Provision of Criminal Indigent Defense

Sep 22, 2022 - A recent challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in California, in which Fresno County and the state were sued, suggests that the state could be held responsible for ensuring that effective indigent defense is being provided.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4623

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - To be open by February 16, schools would only have a few weeks to complete their reopening plans, arrange routine testing, and develop collective bargaining agreements with their labor unions. It is also unclear whether the state and local health departments have the capacity to provide the support and technical assistance necessary to help schools implement their reopening plans in such a short time frame.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309