MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - Any Retention Issues Likely More Attributable to Factors Other Than Compensation. The turnover of state correctional officers in recent years likely is due to factors other than compensation. Figure  10 shows that separations have been driven primarily by retirements; however, there was a notable increase in the number of resignations in 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 19, 2025 - Therefore, we recommend the Legislature require an estimation of the fiscal effect and time line to implement a 56-hour duty week be provided prior to any discussion during the successor MOU negotiations in 2027.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5066

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Jun 23, 2025 - As such, whatever is ratified under a Unit 6 agreement will create a precedent that likely will be used as a model for successor agreements with the other six bargaining units expected to come to the table this ye ar.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5058

The 2022-23 Budget: Assessing Proposals to Address Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Feb 15, 2022 - Administration ’s Estimates of Fraud in State UI Benefits Likely Significantly Overstated. The $1.3  billion estimate of fraud in the state UI benefits program likely is overstated. EDD counts state UI claims as fraudulent if a worker did not confirm their identity when EDD requested additional documentation or verification.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4542

The 2021-22 Budget: Labor Agreements Ending Personal Leave Program 2020

Jun 25, 2021 - Addressing differential impacts of the pandemic on essential workers like those represented by CCPOA likely would be better addressed through the parties ’ agreement to meet and confer on essential worker pay described above.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4446

Unit 8 (Firefighters) MOU Analysis

Aug 26, 2022 - If reducing the duty week to 66 hours resulted in state firefighters actually working fewer hours and not simply receiving more hours paid as overtime, burnout and fatigue among state firefighters likely would improve.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4621

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in older housing that requires modifications —such as air conditioning or more fire ‑resistant exteriors —to adapt to increased risks. Notably, low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in rental housing, and thus more likely to be reliant on landlords to conduct modifications to their homes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 10 (Professional Scientists) and 18 (Psychiatric Technician)

Sep 9, 2025 - Like the 2024 MOU, the agreement would last two years and would expire July 1, 2027. We highlight the changes relative to the 2024 MOU below. Increases 2025-26 Special Salary Adjustments for Employees Below Top Step of Salary Ranges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5073

Unit 2 (Attorneys) MOU Analysis

Aug 25, 2022 - Top Step Pay Increases Likely Will Not Address Possible Recruitment Issues. The proposed agreement would benefit employees who have worked for the state for several years more than other employees with less tenure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4619

The 2023-24 Budget: Total Compensation Studies

May 24, 2023 - For example, a compensation study that compares state employees ’ compensation primarily with employers in high cost of living parts of the state likely would find that the state lags those employers more than a study that compares the state with the federal government and a variety of large employers across the public and private sectors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4773