^[PDF] California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections 2008-09 Through 2013-14

Other compensation costs, including costs resulting from assumed increases in pension contribution rates, are listed in the "other" category. tinued increases in caseload–related costs and the utilization of medical services. • In–Home Supportive Services (IHSS) spending is projected to increase at an average annual rate of 7.9 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/2008/fiscal_outlook/fiscal_outlook_112008.pdf

November 2020 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Dec 18, 2020 - The figure below shows how employment has evolved in both the state and the nation since the start of the pandemic. Overall employment in the state as of the middle of  November  was 8.0 percent below the level of February, somewhat worse than the national figure of 6.4 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/599

The 2021-22 Budget: Medi-Cal Enterprise System Modernization Effort

Feb 17, 2021 - Medi ‑Cal, the state ’s Medicaid program, provides health coverage to more than 13  m illion of the state ’s low ‑income residents. To operate the program, DHCS manages many IT systems enabling payment of over $ 100  b illion in expenditures annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4375

Snapshot of the California Economy: October 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Dec 4, 2020 - Over the last several months, 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/589

LAO 2005 Budget Analysis: School District Financial Condition

In other words, GASB requires districts to account for health and other retirement benefits similarly to the way they account for pension costs. For retirement, an amount is contributed to a fund each year for each employee.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2005/education/ed_06_School_District_Financial_Condition_anl05.htm

The 2021-22 California Spending Plan: Home- and Community-Based Services Spending Plan [Publication Details]

Nov 1, 2021 - This post summarizes the state’s 2021-22 spending package for Home- and Community-Based Services. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4469

The 2021-22 California Spending Plan: Home- and Community-Based Services Spending Plan

Nov 1, 2021 - This post summarizes the state’s 2021-22 spending package for Home- and Community-Based Services. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4469

The 2021-22 Budget: State Board of Equalization

Feb 23, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: State Board of Equalization State Board of Equalization Background Restrictions Imposed in 2017 Changed BOE ’s Hiring Process. In 2017, the administration and the Legislature responded to the State Board of Equalization ’s (BOE) organizational problems with major actions, including: Loss of Delegations From Department of Human Resources (CalHR).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4385

Proposition 22 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Summary of Legislative Analyst ’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact Minor increase in state income taxes paid by rideshare and delivery company drivers and investors. Ballot Label Fiscal Impact : Minor increase in state income taxes paid by rideshare and delivery company drivers and investors.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=22&year=2020

Estimating the CalWORKs Take-Up Rate

Feb 2, 2021 - Increasing the CalWORKs take-up rate would allow the state to provide important aid to these families in the years ahead. State Has Made Efforts to Improve Take-Up Rates in Similar Programs. Compared to other states, California historically signed up a relatively small share of families eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (a federal program that helps low-income individuals purchase groceries, known locally as CalFresh).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4340