Proposition 19 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - This is because existing state law could cause state funding for schools to decrease by about the same amount as their property tax gains. If this happens, the state would get cost savings in those years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=19&year=2020

An Analysis of University Reserves

Nov 10, 2020 - State law is silent even on whether the state or the universities are responsible for helping campuses respond to downturns. Moreover, state law offers no guidance on either minimum or maximum university reserve levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4295

Home Sales Update: June 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Jul 28, 2021 - Historically low mortgage rates, strong income growth among the state’s higher earners, and possibly the increased emphasis on working from home have contributed to the recent boom, although it now appears that the sharp increases in prices in most of the state may be tempering buyers’ enthusiasm to some extent.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/680

Major Potential State Fiscal Risk Averted Following Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Medicaid Financing Regulation

Sep 21, 2020 - The state levies a fee on stays in private hospitals. Revenues from this fee are used to increase hospital payments and help fund the Medi-Cal program. Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax. The state imposes a tax on MCOs, revenues from which are used to help fund Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4269

An Analysis of University Reserves [Publication Details]

Nov 10, 2020 - Importantly, though the state viewed the universities’ reserves as a budget tool for mitigating funding reductions this year, state law is silent on the level of reserves CSU and UC are to carry, the purposes of those reserves, and the interaction of those reserves with the state’s reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4295

Comparing State Library Funding Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

May 16, 2021 - Comparing State Library Funding Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [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/504

The 2021-22 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 18, 2020 - …But State Also Faces an Operating Deficit Beginning in 2021 ‑22. Under our main forecast, General Fund revenues from the state ’s three largest sources would grow at an average annual rate of less than 1  p ercent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4297

Comparing State Library Spending Proposals Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

May 16, 2021 - Comparing State Library Spending Proposals Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [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/505

Building Permits Update: March 2021 [EconTax Blog]

May 11, 2021 - Single family activity has rebounded strongly since last spring ’s pandemic-driven slump, as prices have risen sharply in most of the state ’s metropolitan areas. This was the ninth straight month in which the total exceeded the recent average for the month.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/652

Overview of State Funding and Audit of CDAA [Publication Details]

May 13, 2021 - Overview of State Funding and Audit of CDAA [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/4424