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The 2011 Realignment of Adult Felony Populations: Results and Key Takeaways

June 30, 2026 - In 2011, California shifted responsibility for incarcerating and supervising certain adult felony populations from the state to counties. The state also shifted a portion of tax revenues to counties to cover the additional costs. These changes were part of a larger shift of responsibilities known as the 2011 realignment. Pursuant to Chapter 96 of 2023 (AB 1080, Ta), this report provides information on how various aspects of the realignment of adult felony populations have been implemented and evaluates the results.


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Assembly Handout: Overview of ACA 20

June 24, 2026 - Assembly Budget Committee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight


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Senate Handout: Overview of ACA 20

June 24, 2026 - Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review


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Overview of the Legislative Budget Plan

June 15, 2026 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review


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Annual Report on Tax Exemptions for Medicinal Cannabis

June 11, 2026 - Chapter 920 of 2024 (AB 2555, Quirk-Silva) renewed an existing tax exemption for certain donations of medical cannabis products. The law directs our office to submit an annual report containing data on three outcomes related to the exemptions: the number of medicinal cannabis patients served, the amount of medicinal cannabis products donated, and the amount of tax revenue lost. This report fulfills that statutory requirement for 2025.


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The 2026-27 Budget: May Revision Proposition 98 Estimates and K-14 Spending Plan

May 19, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: May Revision Proposition 98 Estimates and K-14 Spending Plan


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Proposed Amendments to the Cap-and-Invest Program

May 19, 2026 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation


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The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 18, 2026 - In this report, we provide a summary of and comments on this revised budget, focusing on the overall condition of the state General Fund.

Update (5/21/26): Upon further review and receipt of additional information from the administration, we estimate the amount of discretionary spending in the May Revision is $1.1 billion, rather than $1.3 billion.


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The 2026-27 May Revision: LAO Analyses

May 18, 2026 - As our office publishes responses to the Governor's 2026-27 May Revision, we will add them to this index page.


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Overview of State Wildfire Resilience Funding

May 13, 2026 - Presented to: Senate Emergency Management Committee Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee


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The 2026-27 Budget: Nonresident Tuition Rates at UC

May 12, 2026 - This brief analyzes nonresident supplemental tuition (NRST) rates at the University of California, with a focus on its three highest-demand campuses.


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The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market

May 6, 2026 - The pandemic accelerated widespread adoption of remote work, which has transformed California's labor market. In this report, we look at four key job groups where remote work has become common—technology, finance and accounting, business and government operations, and sales and marketing. Our review traces recent weakness in the state's labor market for these jobs to how the rise of remote work has restructured where Californians work, where they choose to live, and where employers look to hire.


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Proposed Amendments to the Cap-and-Invest Program

May 6, 2026 - Presented to: Senate Environmental Quality Committee and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy


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Home Hardening: Issues for Legislative Consideration

May 6, 2026 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy and Transportation


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How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System?

May 4, 2026 - In this report, we analyze how the changing fiscal and policy landscape will affect California’s health care system, including health coverage, hospitals, clinics, private health insurance, and county programs. We also provide key issues to consider regarding these effects.