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Description: A contract signed between the state and firefighters in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will result in significantly increased employee compensation costs and additional staffing resources for the department. We think that is important for the Legislature—who must approve labor contracts—to have full information on the fiscal impact of changes to the department’s staffing resources, and whether less costly alternatives exist. We recommend the enactment of legislation to ensure that the Legislature is provided with sufficient information on the fiscal impacts of future contracts.