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A Special Session Guide To K-12 Reform

January 11, 1999 - A Special Session Guide To K-12 Reform


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Overhauling the State's Infrastructure--Planning and Financing Process

December 21, 1998 - We recommend that the Legislature overhaul the planning of the state's infrastructure by developing an integrated statewide infrastructure plan.


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Cal Facts: California's Economy and Budget in Perspective-1998

December 18, 1998 - Various "snapshots" of information--particularly graphics--that provide a broad overview of public finance and program trends in the state.


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State Should Employ "Best Practices" On Information Technology Projects

December 15, 1998 - We examine 12 specific business practices frequently used by the private sector to develop, acquire, and implement information technology. We recommend that these best practices be used on state information technology projects, unless a project has unique characteristics that warrant exceptions.


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Oil Pipeline Spills: The Avila Beach and Guadalupe Experience

December 8, 1998 - (Cal Update)


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LAO Recommended Legislation

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.


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New Inmate Projections Show Growth

November 23, 1998 - New Inmate Projections Show Growth


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The LAO’s Economic and Budget Projections

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.


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The 1998-99 Budget Act and Related Legislation

October 28, 1998 - The 1998-99 budget, signed into law by Governor Wilson on August 18, 1998, authorizes total state spending of $72 billion, including $57.3 billion from the General Fund and $14.7 billion from special funds.


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(1) Status of Collective Bargaining Negotiations, and (2) Economic and Revenue Developments

October 20, 1998 - (1) Status of Collective Bargaining Negotiations, and (2) Economic and Revenue Developments


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Special Education: Nonpublic School and Nonpublic Agency Study

September 30, 1998 - as Submitted by American Institutes for Research


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Special Education: Study of Incidence of Disabilities

September 30, 1998 - as Submitted by American Institutes for Research


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State and Regional Economic Developments in California

September 23, 1998 - This report examines recent economic developments in California, with special emphasis on how the state's major geographic economic regions have been faring. It also looks at the near-term outlook for the state and its economic regions.


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What the New Federal Act Means for California Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century

August 26, 1998 - We review the 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA 21) which reauthorized the federal transportation program. The TEA 21 authorized $217 billion to be invested in highway and transit infrastructure in the United States over the next six years.


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Supplemental Report of the Budget Act—Containing Statements of Intent or Requests for Studies 1998-99

August 25, 1998 - Statements of intent or requests for studies adopted by the Legislature as a supplement to the 1998 Budget Act.