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

Jan 29, 2021 - Figure 2 Programs or Augmentations Subject to Suspension and Proposed in Governor ’s Budget Program Use of Proposition  56 revenues for provider payment increases X Continued restoration of 7  percent service hour reduction X Extension of coverage for postpartum mental health X Non ‑enforcement of uniform holiday schedule
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4328

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Proposal

Feb 24, 2026 - The only limit on the amount of credits that eligible producers could claim under the proposed policy is the amount of their California diesel excise ta x liability —currently totaling about $1.5  billion across all producers —and the amount of SAF that could be produced or imported to California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

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

Jul 14, 2025 - The complaint alleged that CCHCS violated the Dills Act by (1) implementing an integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment program and a Medication Assisted Treatment program without bargaining in good faith with the union and (2) failing to bargain in good faith before requiring all UAPD-represented primary care providers to obtain “X-Waivers” from the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending Coordination of Instruction for Expelled Students a No specific indicators adopted Coordination of Services for Foster Youth a No specific indicators adopted X a This state priority area only applies to county offices of education.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - What role do county policies and processes and the design and operation of automation and data systems play in determining the state ’s error rates in each program? Do some counties have significantly higher or lower error rates than others and are there practices or other circumstances that contribute to this  variation?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - However, in many cases, the residual positions in question supported by special funds do not have a direct impact on the General Fund and thus do not factor directly into efforts to balance the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - We recommend the Legislature reject the proposed equipment and operating cost augmentations, as we do not find them to be well justified. We recommend the Legislature approve the capital outlay projects, but switch their funding source from the General Fund to the MVA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are addressed. For example, people working remotely likely do not face the same level of safety concerns that workers on site may experience when walking through a prison and interacting with various incarcerated people.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

Managed care organization tax. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2023 - Under California law, the new MCO tax would not go into effect without receiving federal approval to use the ta x to generate additional federal funds. Proposal Permanently Establishes MCO Tax. The measure would add provisions to California law permanently establishing an MCO tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-024

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are mitigated. For example, people working remotely likely do not face the same level of safety concerns, can have more privacy, and do not need to work in dilapidated facilities that may lack air conditioning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137