U.S. Retail Sales Update: November 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Dec 16, 2020 - U.S. retail sales declined by 1% in November, but total sales Jan.-Nov. 2020 were slightly higher than Jan.-Nov. 2019.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/595

1998-99 Perspectives and Issues: A Perspective on StateExpenditures

Specifically: The realignment of state and county health and welfare responsibilities enacted in 1991-92 placed revenue from a half-cent increase in the state sales tax (traditio nally a General Fund revenue source) into a special fund to help counties offset a portion of the General Fund costs that were shifted to them.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1998/p_and_i_1998/part4_expenditures_overview1_pandi98.html

^[PDF] Homeowners and renters tax relief

Property Taxes Are a Major Source of Local Government Revenue. Californians paid around $52 billion in property taxes in 2013-14. County auditors distribute property tax revenues to local governments—schools, community colleges, counties, cities, and special districts— pursuant to state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150286.pdf

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21 (SEIU Local 1000)

Sep 7, 2023 - Employees represented by Local 1000 work in every county in California and some even work outside of the state; however, most of them work in Sacramento County. Compensation Study Local 1000 Represents Hundreds of Classifications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4799

The 2017-18 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 18, 2017 - The spending plan includes budget ‑related legislation revising the state ’s reversion policy for unused county MHSA funding. The MHSA, approved by voters in 2004, generally requires unused county MHSA funding to revert to the state after three years and be made available for use by other counties.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3694/6

Industry Wage Growth in California [EconTax Blog]

Nov 8, 2017 - Follow @LAOEconTax on Twitter for regular California economy and tax updates.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/256

The 2017-18 Budget: Trial Courts and the County Office of Education General Fund Offset [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Trial Courts and the County Office of Education General Fund Offset [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/3567

^[PDF] Constitutional initiative related to medical marijuana.

Currently, local medical marijuana laws vary widely across the state, ranging from complete bans of such facilities in some cities and counties to no restrictions in other jurisdictions. State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medical marijuana sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150430.pdf

1995 August California Update

State General Fund revenues were up $216 million in July, reflecting higher-than-expected receipts from the sales and use tax (up $188 million) and personal income taxes (up $61 m illion). The sales tax gain, however, is temporary.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/cal_update/cup895.html

^[PDF] Overview of State Transportation Funding

Diesel Taxes: Revenues (Continued) 6L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E January 24, 2017  State Diesel Excise Tax (16 Cents)  Revenue generated from 6 cents of this tax is allocated to cities and counties for local streets and roads.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Transportation/2017/Overview-of-Transportation-Funding-012417.pdf