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May 7, 1999 - We anticipate that combined current-year and budget-year revenues will exceed the January budget forecast by more than $4 billion. Despite cost increases in Proposition 98 education and other state programs, the Governor and Legislature will have discretion over a substantial amount of additional resources as they finalize the budget plan for 1999-00. (Cal Update)
February 16, 1999 - Proposed Spending by Program Area 1999-00
February 16, 1999 - State Spending-A Historical Perspective 1999-00
February 16, 1999 - LAO's General Fund Revenue Outlook 1999-00
February 16, 1999 - The 1999-00 Budget: Perspectives and Issues
February 16, 1999 - Analysis of the 1999-00 Budget Bill
December 1, 1998 - 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.
November 19, 1998 - In striking contrast to the past two years, when strong revenues provided funds for both tax relief and significant spending increases in education and other program areas, our projections indicate that 1999-00 will be a difficult year.