The 2021-22 Budget: Peace Officer Training Mandate [Publication Details]

Feb 4, 2021 - The Commission on State Mandates has found that requiring field training officers (FTOs) to complete at least eight hours of training on this topic constitutes a reimbursable mandate. Given the state’s interest in promoting trust in law enforcement and in minimizing unnecessary harm to members of the public, we recommend funding this mandate to ensure FTOs receive at least this amount of training.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4344

The 2021-22 Budget: Nutrition Access Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 4, 2021 - This handout highlights California's major nutrition access programs, related federal and state actions in response to COVID-19, and the Governor's CalFresh-related proposals in the 2021-22 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4346

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s CalWORKs Proposals

Feb 3, 2021 - Under State Law, Local Revenue Growth Automatically Triggers CalWORKs Grant Increases. Following a major realignment of state and local responsibilities in 1991, some funds generated by a new sales tax and a portion of the vehicle license fee accrue to a special fund with a series of subaccounts which pay for a variety of health and human services programs and responsibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4341

The 2021-22 Budget: California State Payroll System IT Project [Publication Details]

Feb 2, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: California State Payroll System IT Project [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/4339

The 2021-22 Budget: California State Payroll System IT Project

Feb 2, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: California State Payroll System IT Project The 2021-22 Budget California State Payroll System IT Project The State Controller ’s Office (SCO) is responsible for issuing pay to the state workforce, and the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) supports state human resources (HR) and labor relations policies and practices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4339

Estimating the CalWORKs Take-Up Rate

Feb 2, 2021 - Increasing the CalWORKs take-up rate would allow the state to provide important aid to these families in the years ahead. State Has Made Efforts to Improve Take-Up Rates in Similar Programs. Compared to other states, California historically signed up a relatively small share of families eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (a federal program that helps low-income individuals purchase groceries, known locally as CalFresh).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4340

Estimating the CalWORKs Take-Up Rate [Publication Details]

Feb 2, 2021 - This is the first in a series of several posts estimating the percentage of California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)-eligible individuals who actually enroll in the program—otherwise known as the CalWORKs take-up rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4340

Home Prices Update: December 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 1, 2021 - In the longer term, chronically high housing costs have hurt the state ’s business climate and been a key reason California loses residents to other states on net in most years. December 2020 data show that home price growth has accelerated even more in California than nationwide in recent months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/617

Evaluating State Economic Stimulus Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2021 - Evaluating State Economic Stimulus Proposals [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/4331

Evaluating State Economic Stimulus Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - New state spending may ( 1)  d irectly increase state employment; ( 2)  i ncrease state purchases of goods and services from the private sector; and/or ( 3)  i ncrease private ‑sector employment, spending, and investment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4331