A Review of the State's Active Transportation Program [Publication Details]

Mar 1, 2019 - A Review of the State's Active Transportation 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/3955

The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2019 - In this report, we evaluate three Governor's budget proposals related to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with special needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3954

The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs

Feb 28, 2019 - Although federal law allows states to establish their own eligibility criteria for early intervention, it requires each state to identify and serve all children meeting these state ‑specific criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

The 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - First, the state received $2. 6  b illion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds in 2009. The funding agreement for these funds requires the state to provide $2. 5  b illion in matching funds, but allows the state to spend down the federal funds in advance of the state match.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 25, 2019 - Minimum Wage Issues State Minimum Wage Increases. The Legislature has increased the state minimum wage several times over the past decade. Currently, the state minimum wage is $ 11 p er hour for businesses with 25 o r fewer employees and $ 12 p er hour for businesses with 26 o r more employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

Unemployment Claims Update: January 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 22, 2019 - Source: United States Department of Labor with LAO calculations  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/349

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Social Services Budget

Feb 22, 2019 - (A county is impacted by the state minimum wage increase when the current local wage is below the new state minimum wage level.) We note that in future years, as the state minimum wage continues to increase, more counties will be impacted, resulting in higher IHSS costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3947

The 2019-20 Budget: Using Proposition 56 Funding in Medi-Cal to Improve Access to Quality Care [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2019 - Next, we assess Medi‑Cal managed care plans’ performance on selected state access and quality standards. Finally, we provide issues for consideration and recommendations on how to use Proposition 56 funding in Medi‑Cal going forward to improve access to quality care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3949

The 2019-20 Budget: Using Proposition 56 Funding in Medi-Cal to Improve Access to Quality Care

Feb 22, 2019 - State Imposes a Number of Access and Quality Standards on Medi ‑Cal Managed Care Plans. The state oversees Medi ‑Cal managed care plans ’ performance on a variety of state standards, including many related to access and quality.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3949

The 2019-20 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2019 - Absent making changes to its existing policies, UC very likely will face cost increases in the budget year for its health and pension benefits. It also likely will face cost increases for its equipment purchases and utilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3946