Home Sales Update: August 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 24, 2021 - The state recorded 37,275 home sales in August, slightly above the recent average for the month.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/701

California State Library Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Oct 5, 2021 - California State Library Funding by Source [EdBudget] 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/541

Home Prices Update: March 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 28, 2021 - San Francisco ’s average home price is down 2.6 percent over the past year, neighboring San Mateo is up just 0.4 percent, and every other large county in the state is up at least 9 percent. San Francisco and San Mateo still have higher home prices than any of the state ’s other 56 counties.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/645

Changes in California State Library General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Oct 5, 2021 - Changes in California State Library General Fund Spending [EdBudget] 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/542

The 2021-22 May Revision—Child Welfare Budget Proposals

Jun 11, 2021 - Updated TBL Continues to Express State ’s Intent to Opt Into FFPSA Part I. The TBL also includes language expressing the state ’s intent to opt into FFPSA Part I, which will allow the state to begin claiming Title IV-E dollars for eligible prevention services once in compliance with Part IV.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4444

^[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

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

Snapshot of the California Economy: March 2021 [EconTax Blog]

May 11, 2021 - Over the last year, the state has experienced abrupt and dramatic swings in economic activity. While a variety of data is available to track developments in the state economy, drawing clear conclusions from these disparate data points can be difficult.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/651

The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Nov 17, 2021 - The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details] The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges Format: HTML Description: Each year, the state calculates a “minimum guarantee” for school and community college funding based upon a set of formulas established by Proposition 98 (1988).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4473

The 2021-22 Budget: Interest Payment on Federal Unemployment Insurance Loan

Feb 10, 2021 - Employers pay both state and federal UI payroll taxes. State UI tax revenues are deposited into the state ’s UI trust fund to pay benefits to unemployed workers. State UI tax rates are set based on rate schedules laid out in state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4360