The 2020-21 Budget: California's Spring Fiscal Outlook

May 8, 2020 - Cash Management A Sizeable Cash Cushion Allows the State to Withstand the Delay in the Tax Filing Date … The state ’s sizeable reserve balances have contributed to a strong cash position in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4228

The 2016-17 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 5, 2016 - These General Fund costs are anticipated to increase in 2017 –18 , but to eventually decline to zero as growth in certain county realignment funds are used to pay these costs. Increases Funding for Affordable Housing Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3487/1

The 2017-18 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 18, 2017 - The General Fund view shows the user how the state spends its tax revenues over which the state has relative discretion, while the General Fund + Special Funds view arguably provides a more comprehensive look at total state spending in the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3694/13

Amid Good Fiscal Times, Planning for the Future Is Crucial [Publication Details]

May 21, 2019 - Later, when the economy and tax receipts weaken, the state can draw upon its accumulated savings to fund a spending level above what revenues would otherwise support. Exercising spending restraint during good times promotes fiscal sustainability and dampens the need for austerity in subsequent recessions, thus, facilitating policy stability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4051

2015-16 State Budget Infographic [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2015 - Since 1950-51, the personal income tax has replaced the sales and use tax as the predominant source of General Fund revenue. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3306

The 2020-21 Budget: Structuring the Budget

Feb 10, 2020 - Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Approved. After enacting the 2019 ‑ 20 b udget in June, the Legislature reauthorized the MCO tax in September. The MCO tax generates General Fund benefit by taxing enrollment in MCOs and using that revenue to offset General Fund costs in Medi ‑Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4150

The 2016-17 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 18, 2015 - The more new budget commitments are made in 2016-17, the more likely it is that the state would face difficult choices—such as spending cuts and tax increases—later. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3305

The 2016-17 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 5, 2016 - The General Fund is the state 's main operating account where most state tax revenues are deposited. You can think of it as being similar to a general purpose checking account that a household uses to pay its bills.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3487/12

Infographic: California's State Budget [Publication Details]

Oct 24, 2014 - Since 1950-51, the personal income tax has replaced the sales and use tax as the predominant source of General Fund revenue. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3149

Cal Facts: 2016

Dec 5, 2016 - The federal loans are estimated to be repaid in 2018, in part due to temporarily increased revenues from federal UI taxes paid by employers. However, absent an ongoing increase in revenues and/or reduction in benefits, the trust fund risks returning to insolvency in a future economic downturn.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3511/7