Board reviews budget, licensing numbers, transcript reimbursement payouts and Supreme Court case affecting recording rules

At its October meeting, the Court Reporters Board of California received reports from Executive Officer Yvonne Fenner and staff on budget and fund condition, licensing statistics, examination results, transcript reimbursement payouts and a pending Supreme Court case that could affect electronic recording in court proceedings.

Budget and fund condition Executive Officer Yvonne Fenner reviewed fiscal year‑end expenditure projections and the updated CRB fund condition. Staff reported a small reversion to the board fund and noted that the board is using the last of a general fund grant received in prior years. Starting in the 2026‑27 budget year, staff projected transfers of $150,000 per year to the Transcript Reimbursement Fund (TRF) while noting the board remains authorized to transfer up to $300,000 per year; board staff said they would monitor months in reserve closely and watch revenue from new licensees and ongoing expenditures.

Licensing and exam statistics Board…