August 2021 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Sep 20, 2021 - August 2021 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein Through the first two months of the 2021-22 fiscal year, collections from the state ’s three largest taxes —personal income, corporation, and sales taxes —are running 20 percent ($3.6 billion) ahead of budget projections.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/699

^[PDF] California's Tax Expenditure Programs--Part 1: Overview

The next two largest PIT TEPs are exemptions associ- ated with employer contributions to em- ployee pensions ($2.6 billion) and to health plans ($1.9 billion). Other State Taxes 0.4% Bank and Corporation Tax 9.7% State-Local (17.0%) 5.8% Property Tax 11.2% Sales and Use Tax TEPs.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1999/californias_tax_expenditure_program_part_1.pdf

California State Library Budget [EdBudget]

Apr 13, 2023 - California State Library Budget [EdBudget] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/712

Effect of Returning to Historical Estimated Tax Payment Schedule

Feb 27, 2023 - State law requires taxpayers to pay income taxes as they earn income. Most taxpayers meet this requirement through income tax withholding that is taken out of their regular paycheck. Businesses and some individuals with significant capital gains or other nonwage income instead make quarterly estimated tax payments to meet this state requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4722

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - The state calculates the minimum guarantee based on certain inputs, such as state General Fund revenue, per capita personal income, and K ‑12 student attendance. The state can choose to fund at the minimum guarantee or any level above it.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender

Feb 15, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender Office of the State Public Defender Background Overview of Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD). The OSPD was originally created in 1976 to represent indigent criminal defendants in appellate cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4680

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - LAO Recommendations Based on our assessment, pursuing state buildings as ZNE is not necessary for the state to achieve its GHG reduction goals and could potentially increase state costs and present other trade ‑offs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2017 - Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3711

State Fiscal Health Index: December 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 5, 2019 - Knowing when the state ’s next budget slowdown will happen is impossible. Many economic factors outside the state ’s control influence state revenues. Despite this, certain data points can help us understand whether shifting economic conditions are likely to lead to growth or declines in state revenues in the coming months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/344

^[PDF] California Spending Plan 2004-05: The Budget Act and Related Legislation

It contains the May Revision proposals re- lated to court-ordered punitive damage awards and pension obligation bonds, and it assumes the sale of $11.3 billion in Proposition 57 bonds. It also assumes that proceeds from tribal gaming related bond sales will be used to repay a loan from the TCRF.
https://lao.ca.gov/2004/spend_plan_04/0904_spend_plan.pdf