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State Budget Condition Publications

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The 2001-02 Budget: Perspectives and Issues

February 21, 2001 - Perspectives on the state's fiscal condition and the budget proposed by the Governor for 2000-01.

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Analysis of the 2001-02 Budget Bill

February 21, 2001 - Our annual detailed examination of the Budget Bill based on the Governor's Budget. It includes over 400 findings and recommendations related to education, health and social services, criminal justice, transportation, resources, capital outlay, information technology, and local government.

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Highlights of the 2001-02 Analysis and P & I

February 21, 2001 - Summary of our examination of the 2001-02 Governor's Budget.

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Major Expenditure Proposals in the 2001-02 Budget

February 21, 2001 - We discuss several of the most significant spending proposals in the budget.

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An Overview of State Expenditures 2001-02

February 21, 2001 - An Overview of State Expenditures 2001-02

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State Fiscal Picture 2001-02

February 21, 2001 - Our "bottom line" budget estimates are similar to the administration's. Due to uncertainty related to the state's electricity crisis and to the very unsettled national and state economic environment the Legislature should withhold consideration of the Governor's $2.3 billion of one-time proposals outside of the energy area until May.

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Overview of the 2001-02 Governor's Budget

January 12, 2001 - The Governor released his proposed state budget on January 10th. The budget assumes $2.3 billion less in resources than the $10.3 billion in uncommitted funds we reported in November, primarily reflecting the recent slowing in the national economy. The budget proposal allocates the remaining $8 billion in uncommitted resources to finance increased spending ($5.5 billion, including major new initiatives in the areas of education and energy), cut taxes ($0.1 billion), and provide for a budgetary reserve ($2.4 billion).

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Cal Facts: California's Economy and Budget in Perspective-2000

December 6, 2000 - Various "snapshots" of information--particularly graphics--that provide a broad overview of public finance and program trends in the state.

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LAO Recommended Legislation

December 6, 2000 - The role of the Legislative Analyst's Office is to review state programs and make recommendations to the Legislature as to how the state can operate more effectively and efficiently. While most of our recommendations can be addressed in the annual budget bill, some involve recommended changes in law that require separate legislation. This report summarizes various changes to law that we have recommended in recent years.

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California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections 2000-01 Through 2005-06

November 15, 2000 - California is in the midst of an extraordinary economic and revenue boom. We project that in 2000-01 the State of California's General Fund will end with a reserve of nearly $6.9 billion—up sharply from the $1.8 billion assumed in June when the budget was adopted. In 2001-02, assuming current-law spending and tax policies, we forecast that revenues would exceed expenditures by $3.4 billion, bringing the cumulative reserve to $10.3 billion. We suggest that the $6.9 billion reserve carried into the budget year from 2000-01 be used primarily for one-time purposes; the $3.4 billion annual operating surplus would be available for ongoing purposes.

Presentation

Budgets, Taxes, and Spending: The Promise and The Challenge in California

October 2, 2000 - A slide presentation composed of graphics highlighting the California Budget.

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California Spending Plan 2000-01: The Budget Act and Related Legislation

September 6, 2000 - The 2000-01 Budget Act was signed into law by Governor Davis on June 30, 2000. Together with related implementing legislation, the budget authorizes total spending from all funds of $99.4 billion. This report details the contents of this measure.

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Major Features of the 2000 California Budget

July 3, 2000 - On June 30, 2000, the Governor signed the 2000-01 Budget Bill. In this report we highlight the major features of the budget package.

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Supplemental Report of the 2000 Budget Act, 2000-01 Fiscal Year

June 15, 2000 - Statements of intent or requests for studies adopted by the Legislature as a supplement to the 2000 Budget Act.

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Summary of the 2000-01 Budget Bill: Conference Committee Version

June 15, 2000 - Highlights of the 2000-02 Budget Bill as adopted by the Conference Committee.

State Budget Condition Staff

Ann Hollingshead
(916) 319-8305
State Budget and Federal Funding
 
Carolyn Chu
(916) 319-8326
Chief Deputy Legislative Analyst