Unemployment Claims Update: March 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 22, 2019 - As the figure below shows, unemployment claims have been near historic lows for over a year. February 2019 claims continued to be low by historic standards, totaling 184,000. (We apply a “ seasonal adjustment ” to the claims data because some months are predictably higher or lower than others.) 
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/363

April 2019 Corporation Tax Collections Stronger Than Expected [EconTax Blog]

Apr 18, 2019 - The first quarterly payment is due in the fourth month of the business ’ fiscal year —April for calendar year corporations. Corporations also must make any final tax payments associated with their taxable income from the prior year in the fourth month following the close of their fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/362

An Extraordinary Moment in California's Fiscal History

Apr 11, 2019 - In our 2018 November fiscal outlook, we estimated that in order to cover the budget problem associated with a moderate recession without cutting programs or raising taxes, the state would require budget reserves of $25 billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4003

High School Career Technical Education [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2019 - High School Career Technical Education [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/4006

The 2019-20 Budget: Reorganization of the Division of Juvenile Justice

Apr 10, 2019 - Prior to Chapter  6, the state charged counties a flat monthly fee of $25 for each ward housed in state facilities. Chapter   6 r equired counties to begin paying a sliding scale fee based on the offense committed by the ward.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3998

School Facilities [Publication Details]

Apr 9, 2019 - School Facilities [Publication Details] 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/Publications/Detail/4001

High School Career Technical Education [Publication Details]

Apr 9, 2019 - High School Career Technical Education [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/4002

March 2019 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Apr 5, 2019 - As noted in prior posts , the year-to-date shortfall stems from lower collections in January. We expect a large portion of this shortfall will be made up in April, the most important revenue month for the state.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/361

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Carve Out of Medi-Cal Pharmacy Services From Managed Care

Apr 5, 2019 - For more information on the interaction between the 340B program and Medi ‑Cal, see last year ’s report: The 2018 ‑19 Budget: The Governor ’s Medi ‑Cal Proposal for the 340B Drug Pricing Program . Many Medi ‑Cal Providers Are Eligible for Prescription Drug Discounts Through the 340B Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3997

A Review of LifeLine Budget Estimates and Enrollment Process

Apr 3, 2019 - However, the national average LifeLine take ‑up rate is about 25  p ercent, and California has the highest estimated take ‑up rate of any state in the country. This is likely in large part because California offers the largest monthly subsidy of any state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3995