The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals and Implementation Updates

Feb 22, 2023 - If children are unable to return to their parents, the state provides assistance to establish a permanent placement for children, for example, through adoption or guardianship. California ’s counties carry out children and family program activities for the state, with funding from the federal and state governments, along with local funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4698

Changes in California State Library General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Apr 13, 2023 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/713

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - The state calculates the minimum guarantee based on certain inputs, such as state General Fund revenue, per capita personal income, and K ‑12 student attendance. The state can choose to fund at the minimum guarantee or any level above it.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender

Feb 15, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Office of the State Public Defender Office of the State Public Defender Background Overview of Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD). The OSPD was originally created in 1976 to represent indigent criminal defendants in appellate cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4680

The 2023-24 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook [Publication Details]

May 23, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook [Publication Details] Description: This brief presents our office’s independent assessment of the condition of the state General Fund budget through 2026‑27 under our forecast of revenues and spending, assuming the Governor’s May Revision policies were adopted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4772

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - The Legislature could consider additional revisions to the current A B  8 ‑funded programs that would allow them to better support the state ’s GHG and air quality goals. For example, new state regulations will promote greater adoption of medium ‑ and heavy ‑duty ZEVs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

Local rent control laws. [Ballot]

Feb 10, 2023 - State and Local Government Tax Revenues.  Three taxes are the largest sources of tax revenue for the state and local governments in California —personal income tax, property tax, and sales tax. The state collects a personal income tax on income —including rent received by landlords —earned within the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2022-008

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 7, 2023 - The  state created this program in the 2021 ‑22 budget to fund educational and enrichment activities for K ‑12 students outside of normal school hours. The state currently allocates $4  billion for the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4670

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs

Feb 13, 2023 - The Legislature directed a considerable portion of the state ’s recent budget surpluses towards transportation programs. These investments support several priorities, such as improving the state ’s transportation system, encouraging projects intended to help the state meet its climate goals, and assisting local agencies in drawing down additional federal funds from IIJA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

Effect of Returning to Historical Estimated Tax Payment Schedule

Feb 27, 2023 - State law requires taxpayers to pay income taxes as they earn income. Most taxpayers meet this requirement through income tax withholding that is taken out of their regular paycheck. Businesses and some individuals with significant capital gains or other nonwage income instead make quarterly estimated tax payments to meet this state requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4722