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

Feb 23, 2026 - CDCR Uses Tele ‑Mental Health Services as a Supplement to On ‑Site Providers. To supplement the services offered to incarcerated patients when on ‑site providers are limited, CDCR uses tele ‑mental health which can replace an in ‑person visit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - In July and August 2025, SQRC ’s vacancy rate was 0   percent —well under the court ‑ordered 10  percent vacancy rate. During a site visit in July 2025, SQRC staff noted that retention was high at the prison, and that new applicants have had to be placed on the waitlist because of how well staffed the prison is.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Additionally, since 2009 ‑10, nearly $1.7  billion has been transferred from the judicial branch ’s construction accounts to the General Fund or to support trial court operations. These transfers were originally made to help address the fiscal difficulties then facing the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - (We also include links to Appendix tables at the end of this post and the top left of this page. These appendix tables itemize select proposals by policy area based on our understanding at this time.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - Fewer Employees at Top Step. The share of Unit  6 members who are at the top step of the correctional officer salary range has decreased from 71  percent in 2013 to 57  percent in 2021. This is consistent with the fact that state correctional officers tend to have fewer years of service today than they did in 2013.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - Proposition  47 further requires that monies in the SNSF be allocated as follows: (1)  65  percent to the Board of State and Community Corrections for mental health and substance use treatment, (2)  25  percent to the California Department of Education for school truancy and drop-out prevention, and (3)  10  percent to the California Victim Compensation Board for trauma recovery services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

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

Jan 10, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget Total General Fund Early a nd Immediate Action Proposals $11,520 $1 ,308 $12,823 Note: This table reflects our best understanding of the administration ’s immediate and early action proposals as of January 10, 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - BFS provides criminal laboratory services such as DNA testing, alcohol and controlled substances analysis, and on ‑site crime scene investigative support. Ten regional laboratories provide services generally at no charge for local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in 46 counties that do not have access to those services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

The 2023-24 Budget: May Revision Proposals Related to the California Model and San Quentin State Prison

May 19, 2023 - According to the administration, the funds would support projects that could include demolition, site preparations, and building renovations. Statutory Changes to Facilitate Project Completion by 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4771

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - The Governor requests $5.6  million General Fund —on top of the $8.3  million identified above —to pay for these charges over the six ‑month period. The department indicates that it might adjust the amount it is requesting at the May Revision based on actual minute usage data. $30.7   Million General Fund to Pay Charges and Provide Information Technology (IT) Support Annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686