The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Figure 3 General Fund Condition Under Fiscal Outlook (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Nov 8, 2023 - This is a net increase of $2.7  million (3  percent) from the revised 2022-23 level. This net change primarily reflects the expiration of General Fund support for a licensing fee waiver program authorized in the 2020-21 budget package as well as the augmentations described below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4814

The 2016-17 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 5, 2016 - The spending plan includes $3  million from the General Fund on a one –time basis for the Employment Development Department and California Workforce Development Board to provide additional employment services for ex –offenders .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3487/11

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - This includes proposals to: (1)  remove the state ’s share of costs associated with growth in IHSS hours per case, which we estimate could save $650  million by 2029 ‑30 (if hours continue to grow at their current rates); (2)  make an ongoing reduction to the Middle Class Scholarship program, which generates $541  million in savings beginning in 2027 ‑28; and (3)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

The 2026-27 Budget: How to Use One-Time Revenue Improvements

Feb 20, 2026 - For example, we recommend the Legislature: Do Not Suspend the $3  Billion True Up Into the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA). The Governor ’s budget proposes suspending a roughly $3  billion true-up deposit that otherwise would be required in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5133

The 2017-18 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 18, 2017 - The 2017 ‑18 spending plan converts the ARC program from an optional program into a required statewide program, making it available in all counties and tying total state ARC funding to statewide ARC caseload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3694/7

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 27, 2022 - The administration forecasts that the new higher benefit amounts will result in $3  billion to $4  billion in additional payments each year. To fund these higher payment levels, beginning in 2024, SB  951 eliminates the taxable wage ceiling of $145,600, meaning all wages will be taxed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4626

The 2015-16 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 19, 2015 - Requires Transparent Decision –Making . Trailer legislation requires each consortium to develop rules and procedures, to be approved by the Chancellor and Superintendent, regarding participation, decision –making , and reporting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3302

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 23, 2021 - This year-over-year increase in General Fund expenditures is primarily attributable to three major program changes: (1)  a one-time appropriation of $25  million to fund technology modernization solutions for state entities, (2)  an ongoing appropriation of $21  million (and an equal reduction in the expenditure authority of the department ’s cost recovery fund —the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4452

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - Moreover, investors have been aggressive in taking on high levels of margin debt (borrowing to buy stocks), which has reached approximately three times the historical norm. These and other indicators are at levels previously only seen at times when the market was approaching a peak before entering a period of retrenchment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104