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Report

Insurance Coverage for Substance Abuse Treatment

July 20, 2001 - A review of existing data and research on health insurance coverage for substance abuse treatment (both alcohol and drug use).


Handout

2001-02 Budget Bill Conference Committee Version

June 26, 2001 - A summary of the Budget Bill as adopted by the Conference Committee.


Handout

2001-02 Budget Conference Committee Overview

June 3, 2001 - Handout presented to the 2001-02 Conference Committee on the Budget. Compares key features of the budgets adopted by the two houses and outlines key considerations for the committee.


Presentation

Perspectives on California’s Transportation Challenges

May 30, 2001 - PowerPoint slides presented to the California Transportation Forum.


Handout

The 2001-02 Senate Budget Bill--SB 75 (Peace)--As Adopted by the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee

May 29, 2001 - A summary of the Senate Budget Bill as adopted by the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee.


Handout

The 2001-02 Assembly Budget Bill AB 95 (Cardenas) As Adopted by the Budget Committee

May 25, 2001 - A summary of the Assembly Budget Bill as adopted by the Budget Committee.


Report

Overview of the 2001-02 May Revision

May 16, 2001 - The May Revision reports a $5.7 billion deterioration in the state's fiscal condition. This assumes that the General Fund will be reimbursed from revenue bonds for the $7 billion plus it has committed for purchasing electricity. While the Governor's plan would result in a balanced budget in 2001-02, we estimate that the state would likely face a further shortfall of roughly $4 billion in 2002-03.


Letter

Letter on the General Fund's Projected Condition

May 9, 2001 - We estimate that General Fund revenues will be $3.4 billion less than estimated by the Governor for the current and budget years combined. In addition, we discuss the amount of one-time and ongoing spending reductions that would be needed to keep the budget in balance and the fiscal implications of funding Proposition 98 under our updated estimates.


Report

A New Blueprint for California School Facility Finance

May 1, 2001 - When the state issues a bond to pay part of the cost of constructing and remodeling schools, school districts are unsure when and how much funding will be available, or what rules will govern eligibility. We recommend that the state identify the average cost of providing educational facilities and provide a share of this amount to every school district as an annual, per-pupil, facilities grant.


Report

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

March 27, 2001 - Compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will require the health care industry to change processes and systems that will result in significant costs. We recommend that the Legislature approve the funding to support HIPAA compliance activities but recommend the enactment of state legislation providing an appropriate policy framework to govern HIPAA compliance activities.


Letter

Letter to Assembly Subcommittee on Electricity Energy Oversight

March 13, 2001 - We (a) evaluate the data on electricity supply and demand provided to the committee by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Independent System Operator (ISO) on the summer 2001 electricity outlook, and (b) discuss any actions necessary for the estimates to be achieved.


Presentation

Fiscal Perspective

February 26, 2001 - Graphical slide presentation providing an overview of our Analysis of the 2001-02 Budget Bill.


Other

Index of Information Technology Issues in the Analysis of the 2001-02 Budget Bill

February 24, 2001 - Index of Information Technology Issues in the Analysis of the Budget Bill, 2001-02


Report

The Power Crisis is the Key "Wild Card" in the LAO Economic Outlook

February 21, 2001 - The most pressing challenge currently facing the state relates to its electricity crisis, especially in light of the multiplicity of ways that energy affects the economy and ultimately the state's finances.


Report

Foster Care

February 21, 2001 - Longer stays in foster care adversely impact children by reducing the time they spend in a permanent living situation. We recommend enactment of legislation to conduct a three-year pilot project whereby the treatment rates of foster family agency homes would incrementally decrease over time.