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December 1, 1984 - In the Supplemental Report that accompanied the 1983 Budget Act, the Legislature directed the Legislative Analyst to report on the costs and benefits associated with the provision of administrative hearings using three alternative approaches: (1) hearing conducted by the state agency administering the program, (2) hearing conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings, and (3) hearing conducted by a neutral or private organization under contract to the state. This report was prepared in response to that requirement.
December 1, 1984 - In the Supplemental Report that accompanied the 1983 Budget Act, the Legislature directed the Legislative Analyst to report on the costs and benefits associated with the provision of administrative hearings using three alternative approaches: (1) hearing conducted by the state agency administering the program, (2) hearing conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings, and (3) hearing conducted by a neutral or private organization under contract to the state. This report was prepared in response to that requirement.
November 1, 1984 - Revenue estimates play a crucial role in the state's budget process. The Legislature relies heavily on these estimates in deciding at what levels to fund state programs, how much money should be 11 put aside in reserves, and whether taxes should be raised or lowered. Consequently, the more accurate revenue estimates are, the more successful the Legislature can be in accomplishing its fiscal objectives--that is, selecting a combination of expenditure levels and tax rates that best meets the public's need and willingness to pay for services without giving rise to unwanted budget surpluses or deficits. In contrast, the more inaccurate revenue estimates prove to be, the more difficult it becomes for the Legislature to attain its objectives and manage the state's fiscal affairs effectively.
November 1, 1984 - Revenue estimates play a crucial role in the state's budget process. The Legislature relies heavily on these estimates in deciding at what levels to fund state programs, how much money should be "put aside" in reserves, and whether taxes should be raised or lowered. Consequently, the more accurate revenue estimates are, the more successful the Legislature can be in accomplishing its fiscal objectives--that is, selecting a combination of expenditure levels and tax rates that best meets the public's need and willingness to pay for services without giving rise to unwanted budget surpluses or deficits. In contrast, the more inaccurate revenue estimates prove to be, the more difficult it becomes for the Legislature to attain its objectives and manage the state's fiscal affairs effectively.
October 22, 1984 - Speech to the Orange County Board of Supervisors' Legislative Seminar.
October 1, 1984 - This report summarizes the fiscal effect of legislation enacted during the 1984 Regular Session of the California Legislature. It is intended to supplement and update our July 1984 report entitled: Summary of Legislative Action on the Budget Bill, 1984-85 Fiscal Year.
October 1, 1984 - This report summarizes the fiscal effect of legislation enacted during the 1984 Regular Session of the California Legislature. It is intended to supplement and update our July 1984 report entitled: Summary of Legislative Action on the Budget Bill, 1984-85 Fiscal Year.
August 22, 1984 - Statement to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization Sacramento, August 22, 1984
July 16, 1984 - Remarks to the National Association of State Budget Officers Annual Conference in San Diego, California
July 1, 1984 - This report summarizes the fiscal effect of (1) the 1984 Budget Act (AB 2313), (2) the budget Trailer Bill (SB 1379), which makes statutory changes needed to implement the Budget Act, and (3) the local government finance bills (AB 1849/SB 794). The report shows the effect that expenditures and revenues authorized by these acts will have on the condition of the General Fund.
July 1, 1984 - This report summarizes the fiscal effect of The 1984 Budget Act (AB 2313), The Budget Trailer Bill (SB 1379), and The Local Government Finance Bills (AB 1849/SB 794).
June 6, 1984 - Statement by the Legislative Analyst to the Conference Committee on AB 2313
May 24, 1984 - Summary of Senate Action on the Budget Bill 1984-85
May 21, 1984 - Summary of Assembly Action on the Budget Bill 1984-85
May 16, 1984 - Statement by the Legislative analyst to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee