Sequestering Savings From the Closure of Developmental Centers

Jan 31, 2018 - Porterville DC, which opened in 1953, sits on 670 acres in the town of Porterville in Tulare County. Porterville DC is somewhat more remote than the other DCs, with the closest airport in Visalia, 40 m iles away.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3735

The 2018-19 Budget: California Achieving a Better Life Experience Board

Jan 31, 2018 - Background CalABLE allows individuals with disabilities (also known as beneficiaries) to create tax-advantaged accounts. Similar to 529 college savings accounts, contributions to CalABLE accounts are not deductible, but can grow tax-free.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3738

California’s “top two” primary election system. [Ballot]

Jan 30, 2018 - This measure would change how state and county elections officials prepare, print, and mail ballot materials. These changes would tend to increase costs by increasing the number of candidates on general election ballots.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-053

K-12 Education in Context

Jan 26, 2018 - The number of school districts in each county also varies across the state, with seven counties containing a single district each, and the most populous county (Los Angeles) containing 80 districts. Figure 3 California School Districts Vary Greatly in Size 2016 ‑17 100% a Based on average daily attendance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3736

Child Care and Preschool Funding Rates by Rate System, Setting, and Age [EdBudget]

Jan 22, 2018 - Child Care and Preschool Funding Rates by Rate System, Setting, and Age [EdBudget]     Note: All rates reflect full-time, full-year care, with the exception of Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool—part day, which operate part day for 180 and 175 days per year respectively. a Rates are weighted by the number of subsidized children receiving child care in each setting and county.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/106

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Proposition 98 Budget Package

Jan 18, 2018 - Of this amount, the majority ($55  million) would fund county offices of education (COEs) to support districts flagged for improvement under the state ’s new accountability system. The package also includes $10  million for special education agencies to support districts flagged for improvement due to special education performance issues, $7  million for the California
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3732

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2018 - Other Key Budget Proposals Over $200   Million in Business Tax Credits. The Governor proposes extending the California Competes tax credit program —which provides tax subsidies to select businesses that agree to expand employment or investment in the state —for five more years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3731

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2018 - This publication is our office’s initial response to the Governor’s 2018-19 budget. In the proposed plan, the Governor places a high priority on building reserves, proposing a total reserve balance of nearly $16 billion. We believe the Governor’s continued focus on building more reserves is prudent in light of economic and federal budget uncertainty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3731

Local government taxes and fees. [Ballot]

Jan 11, 2018 - “General taxes ” —that is, taxes levied by cities and counties for any purpose —may be approved by a majority vote of the electorate. On the other hand, “special taxes ” —that is, any taxes levied by schools or special districts or taxes levied by cities and counties for specified purposes —require a two-thirds vote of the electorate.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-051

Environmental hazards in homes and public facilities. [Ballot]

Jan 11, 2018 - The measure could have several effects on property values and, in turn, local government property tax revenues. Some effects would be positive. For example, the use of bond funds to reduce hazards in homes likely would increase those homes ’ values.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-049