System of Support for School Districts [Publication Details]

Apr 10, 2018 - System of Support for School Districts [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/3804

March 2018 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Apr 9, 2018 - Overall, CT revenue generally has been running above the administration ’s projections during the current fiscal year and we expect this trend to continue due to the strength in corporation profits relative to the administration ’s assumptions.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/272

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor's Gann Limit Estimates

Apr 6, 2018 - Each year, the California Department of Education (CDE) releases data on school district finances around the middle of February. The most recent release contains actual school district data for 2016 ‑17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3800

California Personal Income Grew Faster Than US in 2017 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 5, 2018 - Moreover, the state ’s wage and salary growth last year (5.8 percent) was well above the 15 year average of about 4 percent. The state ’s overall income growth rate (4.5 percent) was held back by very slow growth in transfer payments, but this is an indication of the strength of the state ’s economy: transfer payments consist largely of means-tested benefits such as Medi-Cal and unemployment insurance.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/271

The 2018-19 Budget: California’s New Tax Departments

Apr 4, 2018 - In recent years, various audits, evaluations, hearings, and other inquiries have indicated a variety of problems with BOE ’s operations, including actions that were not consistent with legislative directives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3796

Improving California's Forest and Watershed Management

Apr 4, 2018 - (CalFire also received one ‑time allocations from GGRF for forest health in previous years but at lesser levels —$ 25  m illion in 2014 ‑15 and $ 40  m illion in 2016 ‑17.) CalFire plans to allocate these funds via grants for projects through its Forest Health Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3798

The 2018-19 Budget: Repaying the CalPERS Borrowing Plan

Apr 4, 2018 - The administration indicated in its September report that it plans to repay the loan over an eight ‑year period —that is, by June 30, 2025. Interest Costs to Add to Repayment Amount. Under S B 84 , interest on the loan is calculated quarterly using the two ‑year United States Treasury rate for the prior calendar year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3797

Regional Lead Roles in Statewide System of Support for School Districts [Publication Details]

Apr 4, 2018 - Regional Lead Roles in Statewide System of Support for School Districts [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/3794

Building Permits Update: February 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 2, 2018 - This year ’s pattern is more in line with 2015 and 2016. As the graphs below show, January and February are typically slow months of the year for permit activity. Single family homes (8,250) have made up about half of the statewide total so far this year, as they did in 2016 and 2017.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/270

The 2018-19 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Mar 28, 2018 - For example, bees from an apiary located in an almond orchard bordering an urban area may pollinate ornamental plants at nearb y parks, schools, and private residences. General Fund Proposed for Some Functions That Could Be Funded Through Fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3793