The 2025-26 Budget: School Nutrition

Mar 4, 2025 - However, in our view, it is unlikely that the number of meals served will remain flat in 2025 ‑26 as the administration assumes. Based on our analysis of recent meal growth trends, we estimate the state will serve 967  million meals, or 46  million (5  percent) above the administration ’s estimate in the budget year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5001

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - To address these issues, DDS proposed an IT project for a modern, integrated case and financial management system that will be consistent across regional centers and allow consumers to view their own records.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - In our view, enhanced efforts to address the state ’s poor math and reading outcomes are warranted. Furthermore, various studies suggest that math and literacy coaches can be an effective way to improve student test scores.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012