Overview of the 2002-03 May Revision [Publication Details]

May 16, 2002 - The Governor's May Revision addresses an enormous increase in the state's budget shortfall through a variety of spending reductions, tax increases, fund transfers, and additional borrowing. Overall, it is a credible plan. At the same time, the proposal contains some risks and even with its adoption, the state would face additional shortfalls in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/889

Overview of the 2001-02 Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2001 - The Governor released his proposed state budget on January 10th. The budget assumes $2.3 billion less in resources than the $10.3 billion in uncommitted funds we reported in November, primarily reflecting the recent slowing in the national economy. The budget proposal allocates the remaining $8 billion in uncommitted resources to finance increased spending ($5.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/745

California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections 2000-01 Through 2005-06 [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2000 - In 2001-02, assuming current-law spending and tax policies, we forecast that revenues would exceed expenditures by $3.4 billion, bringing the cumulative reserve to $10.3 billion. We suggest that the $6.9 billion reserve carried into the budget year from 2000-01 be used primarily for one-time purposes; the $3.4 billion annual operating surplus would be available for ongoing purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/739

Budgets, Taxes, and Spending: The Promise and The Challenge in California [Publication Details]

Oct 2, 2000 - Budgets, Taxes, and Spending: The Promise and The Challenge in California [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/736

Budget, Taxes, and Spending [Publication Details]

May 5, 2000 - Budget, Taxes, and Spending [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/721

The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details]

Apr 12, 2000 - The State Appropriations Limit [Publication Details] HTML Description: California's state appropriations limit (SAL)--which grows annually by a population and cost-of-living factor--places an "upper bound" each year on the amount of monies that can be spent from state tax proceeds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/719

Overview of the 2000-01 Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2000 - Recent economic and revenue trends have continued to far surpass expectations. These positive trends are likely to result in revenues exceeding the Governor's budget forecast by $3 billion in the current year and budget year combined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/652

The LAO’s Economic and Budget Projections [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 1998 - The LAO’s Economic and Budget Projections [Publication Details] Description: In striking contrast to the past two years, when strong revenues provided funds for both tax relief and significant spending increases in education and other program areas, our projections indicate that 1999-00 will be a difficult year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/80

Overview of the Governor's Budget 1997-98 [Publication Details]

Jan 15, 1997 - On January 9, the Governor released his 1997-98 state budget proposal. California's continued economic recovery combined with a variety of other factors have enabled the Governor to submit a balanced budget with a modest reserve, moderate expenditure growth including significant increases for education, and a corporate tax reduction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/174

Update California: The Impact of Federal Spending and Tax Proposals on California [Publication Details]

May 1, 1995 - Update California: The Impact of Federal Spending and Tax Proposals on California [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/3082