Unit 8 (Firefighters) MOU Analysis

Aug 26, 2022 - As Table 2 of that report indicates, the study compares state firefighter compensation with the compensation received by firefighters employed by 20 local government fire departments across the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4621

Unit 9 (Professional Engineers) MOU Analysis

Aug 25, 2022 - The CalHR compensation study indicates that Unit 9 vacancy rates and turnover rates are similar to state averages. This suggests that the state likely does not face any systemic statewide recruitment or retention issues for state engineers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4620

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 21, 2022 - Without this statutory change, the maximum duration for state funding would have decreased to 90 days beginning July 1, 2022. Adds Community Treatment Facilities as Federally Eligible Placement Option Under FFPSA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4640/4

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 21, 2022 - This program has three years to expend the funds, with details on program implementation to be developed collectively by DDS, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, other relevant state departments, RCs, and various stakeholders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4640/1

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 10, 2022 - Finally, it provides $13.5  million for the State Parks Pass Program, which provides state park passes that can be checked out at libraries. California Cultural and Art Installation in Parks Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4633

IRS Migration Data Shows Increased Movement in 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Aug 16, 2022 - While this uptick is notable, it is important to keep in mind that state income tax collections still grew an extraordinary 16 percent between 2020 and 2019.   The uptick in outmigration to other states is not the only story in the 2020 IRS data.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/747

^[PDF] An Initial Look at Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Government Fiscal Condition

State and local governments have until December 31, 2024 to use the funds. State and local governments are prohibited from using the funds to make payments towards employee pension benefits above what is actuarially required—something referred to as a supplemental pension payment.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2021/4428/COVID-19-Fiscal-Effects-Local-Gov-051221.pdf

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Sep 13, 2022 - Provisional budget bill language states intent to provide an additional $83 million each in 2023-24 and 2024-25 for these projects (with the same split between the two campuses). c Provisional budget bill language states intent to provide an additional $83 million each in 2023-24 and 2024-25 for this project. d Of this amount, $47 million is for UC Riverside, $20
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/675

Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2022 -
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4644

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Consumer Affairs Organizational Improvement Office

Feb 24, 2023 - In 2015, DCA established OIO ’s predecessor, the Organizational Change Management unit, in response to findings from the California State Auditor that future IT projects should include a process for planning and implementing effective organizational change management.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4704