The 2012-13 Budget: Analysis of the Governor's Higher Education Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 8, 2012 - Furthermore, higher education funding would be subject to “trigger cuts” if the Governor’s proposed tax increases are not approved by voters in November. This report makes a number of recommendations for legislative consideration, including alternative ways to reduce financial aid costs that would have better outcomes for students and the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2558

The 2012-13 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 11, 2012 - The 2012-13 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details] Video Description: The Governor’s proposed tax initiative is the cornerstone of his 2012-13 budget plan, which includes proposals to restructure education finance, reduce social services and child care programs substantially, and implement trigger cuts--primarily affecting schools--if voters do not approve the tax measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2552

An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial [Publication Details]

Jan 3, 2012 - In response to the waitlist, which averages between 200 and 300 individuals a month, the Department of Mental Health began a pilot program in San Bernardino County to treat ISTs in county jail instead of at a state hospital.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2549

Current State R&D Tax Credits [Publication Details]

Dec 5, 2011 - Current State R&D Tax Credits [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/2548

The 2012-13 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2011 - In 2012-13, the state will face higher costs due to expiration of a number of temporary budget measures, an increase in Proposition 98 school costs under current law, the repayment of its Proposition 1A property tax loan, and other factors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2539

Alternative Energy Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exclusion (SB 71) Program [Publication Details]

Oct 19, 2011 - Alternative Energy Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exclusion (SB 71) Program [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/2527

Completing the Goals of Trial Court Realignment [Publication Details]

Sep 28, 2011 - Completing the Goals of Trial Court Realignment [Publication Details] Video Description: Historically, counties had the primary responsibility for (1) funding the trial courts, (2) constructing and maintaining court facilities, and (3) employing most court employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2523

Preliminary information on August income tax collections

Sep 2, 2011 - Preliminary information on August income tax collections Preliminary information on August income tax collections Program: Revenue Finding or Recommendation: Provides preliminary information on California's personal and corporate income tax collections for the month of August 2011.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/457

Additional Child Welfare Realignment Issues

Aug 18, 2011 - Prior State-County Sharing Ratios. The Legislature should clarify that funding provided to counties in the Local Revenue Fund 2011 is in lieu of General Fund. Some realigned children ’s programs have previously established state and county sharing ratios.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/456

Governor's plan brings budget much closer to balance

May 25, 2011 - Further Detail Our office 's multiyear forecast of state General Fund revenues and expenditures under the Governor 's May Revision proposals shows that the Governor 's plan (1) balances the budget in 2011-12, (2) brings the state budget much closer to balance through at least 2015-16, and (3) leaves a potential budget problem to address after all of  the Governor 's major tax proposals expire  on June 30, 2016.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/446