MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians)

Sep 7, 2023 - As of July 2, 2023, Unit 16 members w ork under the terms and conditions of an expired memorandum of understanding (MOU). Unit 16 is represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists. This analysis of the proposed agreement fulfills our statutory requirement under Section 19828.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4801

Unit 8 (Firefighters) MOU Analysis

Aug 26, 2022 - Additionally, it is unclear how the changes in the MOU, such as the 66-hour duty week, w ill affect the costs of proposals the Legislature approved in the 2022-23 budget, such as the addition of 17 new CalFire crews.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4621

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

Feb 15, 2022 - Short ‑Term vs. Long ‑Term Strategies. The  current supply chain disruptions are the result of both short ‑term issues, such as greater consumer demand, as well as long ‑term issues, such as the capacity and resilience of the goods movement system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Professional Scientific)

Aug 14, 2024 - The agreement also would require the state to provide CAPS-UAW additional contact information for ne w hires. Specifically, while the current agreement requires the state to provide the union with each employees ’ home address, the proposed agreement would require the state to provide the union bargaining each unit member ’s name; classification; department; work location; work,
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4918

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - While difficult to predict , the pay increase provided by the agreement would increase state unplanned overtime costs relative to what they otherwise would have been for Unit 8. …Likely Resulting in Net Costs to State Beginning in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066

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

Jul 14, 2025 - Furloughs have some clear advantages, including that they are administratively easy to implement; they offer immediate and predictable levels of savings; and they do not require a reduction in workforce, allowing the state to immediately “staff up ” after the budget problem passes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064

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

Jun 27, 2025 - Furloughs can make the state a less attractive employer to possible new hires by making the state ’s compensation package less competitive compared with compensation offered by other employers and by demonstrating a lack of predictability in the state ’s terms of employment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5060

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Jun 23, 2025 - Furloughs have some clear advantages including that they are administratively easy to implement; they offer immediate and predictable levels of savings; and they do not require a reduction in workforce, allowing the state to immediately “staff up ” after the budget problem passes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5058

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - A recent scientific  study  by United States Geological Survey researchers predicted that under scenarios of three feet to six feet of sea‑level rise, up to two‑thirds of Southern California beaches may become completely eroded by 2100.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Unit 9 (Professional Engineers) MOU Analysis

Aug 25, 2022 - The Legislature’s calendar is highly predictable with legislative deadlines publicly known many months in advance. And, yet, the administration and unions consistently submit labor agreements to the Legislature with just days before a major legislative deadline.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4620