Preliminary Analysis of the 2011-12 Budget Conference Committee Tax Swap Proposal [Publication Details]

Aug 12, 2010 - Preliminary Analysis of the 2011-12 Budget Conference Committee Tax Swap Proposal [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/2337

Conference Compromise - Reimbursement for Development of Local Pre-Programming Documents

Jun 8, 2010 - The state would also continue to pay for all the projects in the counties that have passed local sales tax measures to fund transportation improvements as long as the projects are included in the measures ’ expenditure plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/258

Reconsidering the Optional Single Sales Factor [Publication Details]

May 26, 2010 - In this report, we examine the rationales for different approaches to apportionment and evidence from California and other states on how changes to apportionment laws affect both economic activity and tax revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2290

Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Revenues Could Offset General Fund Support for Healthy Families Program (HFP)

May 26, 2010 - Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Revenues Could Offset General Fund Support for Healthy Families Program (HFP) 5/26/2010 Budget Issue: Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Revenues Could Offset General Fund Support for Healthy Families Program (HFP) Program: Healthy Families Program Finding or Recommendation: Reduce General Fund support for HFP by $11.0 million
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/253

Health Information Technology Act—Medi-Cal Electronic Health Record Incentive Program.

May 20, 2010 - This relativel y small cost to the state would likely result in significant administrative efficiencies in the Medi-Cal Program as well as significant sales tax revenues related to the purchase o f IT systems and equipment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/240

Mental Health Realignment Risky, May Violate Proposition 63

May 19, 2010 - Proposition 63 established a personal income tax surcharge on high-income earners to e xpand mental health services. It also established a state maintenance of effort requirement to ensure that MHSA funds are not used to supplant existing resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/234

General Fund Savings Opportunities in State Parks

May 18, 2010 - Funding for the operation of state parks comes fro m a combination of the General Fund, user fees, gasoline taxes, and other special funds. Governor ’s May Revision Proposal. The Governor ’s May Revision restores General Fund support for DPR to $140 million for 2010-11.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/224

May Revision Budget Request for General Fund Loan for New Program Start-Up Costs

May 18, 2010 - Chapter 10 authorizes CAEATFA to evaluate and approve applications for state and local sales tax exclusions for tangible personal property used for the design, manufacture, produ ction, or assembly of advanced transportation technologies or alternative energy source products, components or systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/227

Revenues and the 2010-11 Budget [Publication Details]

May 10, 2010 - Presented at the Assembly Budget Committee hearing on Budget Options: Tax Structure and Tax Expenditures. May 11, 2010.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2272

Proposed establishment of a new state fund to accept disaster relief and other donations.

Apr 16, 2010 - In conjunction with his proposal to establish a volunteerism agency , the Governor proposes trailer bill language that would establish the California Volunteers Fund in the state treasury, a continuously appropriated fund that would accept tax-deductible cash donations from individuals or private entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/198