The 2025-26 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 12, 2025 - For  example, the Legislature could prioritize using the funding to specifically restore phone or counter hours over filling all vacant positions. Proposed Budget Bill Language Is Vague, Limiting Legislative Oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4959

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

May 19, 2023 - This would be a significant fiscal commitment that appears to run counter to legislative interest in curbing growth in prison spending. Recommendations Reject Proposed Capital Outlay Funding and Related Statutory Changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4771

Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program

Oct 10, 2023 - Moreover, once the formula is no longer on hold, it will revert to a formula that appears to run counter to the program ’s goals. This  presents an opportune time for the Legislature to revisit the formula entirely.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4806

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 19, 2019 - To the extent CDCR redirects this funding, the costs to maintain the existing fleet would increase, which would run counter to the purpose of the Governor ’s proposal. LAO Recommendations Require CDCR to Estimate Savings and Reduce Budget Accordingly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3940

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - In this publication, we provide an overview of local detention facilities (such as county jails) in California. We also assess the state’s program for setting minimum facility standards and inspecting these facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371