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August 1, 1983 - This report summarizes the fiscal effect of (1) the Budget Act for 1983-84 (SB 123)and (2) other legislation on which the budget is premised, including AB 223 and SB 813. The report shows what effect the expeditures and revenues authorized by these acts will have on the condition of the General Fund and special funds. It also compares the appropriations contained in the Budget Act with the provisions of the various "trailer" or "companion" bills which accompanied the Budget Act.
June 9, 1983 - A report on the two versions of the budget bill and the issues facing the legislature. Exhibits include: (A) Condition of the General Fund, (B) Comparison of the Assembly and Senate Version by Major Program, (C) Major Issues to be Addressed by Conferees, (D) Issues with Differences Exceeding $5 Million, (E) COLA Table, (F) Tidelands Oil Revenue Distribution, (G) General Fund Expenditures by Agency Areas, (H) Personnel-Years, and (I) One-Time Revenues and Transfers.
May 1, 1983 - The Supplemental Report of the 1982 Budget Act requires the Legislative Analyst to review the increase in personnel and expenditures for the five cabinet-level state agencies. These five agencies are: the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, the Health and Welfare Agency, the Resources Agency, the State and Consumer Services Agency, and the Youth and Adult Correctional Agency. In addition, the Supplemental Report directs the Analyst to identify that portion of the growth in personnel expenditures which can be attributed to statutorily established activities and that portion resulting from administratively established activities. This report was prepared in response to the requirement contained in the Supplemental Report.
February 28, 1983 - Statement to the Senate Finance Committee summarizing the LAO's conclusions regarding the Governor's Budget.
February 23, 1983 - Analysis of the 1983-84 Budget Bill
February 1, 1983 - This report summarizes the recommendations for new legislation contained in the Analysis of the 1983-84 Budget Bill.
February 1, 1983 - In the Analysis of the Budget Bill for 1983-84, we report the results of our detailed examination of the Governor's spending proposals for the coming budget year. This document summarizes, by program area, the principal findings and recommendations set forth in the Analysis. It also provides information on the net effect of these recommendations on the state's fiscal condition.
January 24, 1983 - The Legislative Analyst cautions the Legislature against following the Governor's recommendation to carry over a deficit into fiscal year 1983-84, and that instead they should act to balance the state's budget now.
February 24, 1982 - Analysis of the 1982-83 Budget Bill.
February 18, 1981 - Analysis of the 1981-82 Budget Bill.
February 27, 1980 - Analysis of the 1980-81 Budget Bill.
February 15, 1979 - Analysis of the 1979-80 Budget Bill.
February 16, 1978 - Analysis of the 1978-79 Budget Bill.
February 14, 1977 - Analysis of the 1977-78 Budget Bill.
February 9, 1976 - Analysis of the 1976-77 Budget Bill.