LAO Publications

Format: February 24, 2004 - Index of Information Technology Issues in the Analysis of the Budget Bill, 2004-05 Format: Williamson Act—Subventions for Open Space February 18, 2004 - The Williamson Act allows cities and counties to enter into contracts with landowners to restrict certain property to open space and agricultural uses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=149&year=0&publicationType=0

LAO Publications

Format: Letter to Senator de Leon Commenting on Information Regarding Proposed Farmers Field Football Stadium August 26, 2011 - This letter reviews a memorandum of understanding between Anschutz Entertainment Group and the City of Los Angeles regarding the financing of a football stadium and new convention hall, as well as two economic analyses of the proposed project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=4&year=0&publicationType=0&type=Other

^[PDF] Vote requirements to pass ballot measures

Likewise, Proposition 62, approved by the voters in 1986, requires the approval of new local general taxes in many cities by two-thirds of the governing body (as well as a majority of local voters). New Vote Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050068.pdf

^[PDF] Public Employee Retirement Benefits

Public Employee Retirement Benefits Governmental Affairs Committee, United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley Public Employee Retirement Benefi ts L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E July 17, 2006 1L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E July 17, 2006 Funding Status of California’s Ten Largest Public Retirement Systemsa Actuarial Asset Value Percent of
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2006/Public_Employee_Retirement_7_17_06.pdf

^[PDF] Local Governments and Natural Gas

Bill Lockyer 2 May 11, 2001 This measure amends the State Constitution to explicitly give counties, cities, public districts, municipal corporations, and irrigation districts specific powers relating to the acquisition, development, distribution, and sale of natural gas for public or private use.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/010476_INT.pdf

^[PDF] 1947 Budget Analysis: SF Harbor

For Services of San Francisco Firemen Item 340 for services of City and County of San Francisco firemen, $12,000. We recommend approval of the amount requested. For Construction and Improvement Item 341, for construction and improvements, $50,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1947/43_sf_harbor_1947.pdf

Review of The Orange County Recovery Plan as Proposed August 22, 1995

The pool consisted of funds from Orange County as well as approximately 240 other local agencies, including school districts, cities, and special districts. A significant share of the pool consisted of proceeds of debt issuances by the County and other agencies, some of which were made for the purpose of investing in the pool.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/090195_orange_county/orange.html

1997-98 Budget Analysis, General Government Departments Part 2

If a legal owner is not identified, the state assumes ownership of the property. According to the Controller's Office, the state currently holds in excess of $2  billion in unclaimed property belonging to approximately five million individuals and organizations.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1997/general_govt_depts2-a_anal97.html

The Neighborhood Legislature Reform Act [Ballot]

May 19, 2015 - In addition, the commission is required, to the extent possible, to adopt district boundaries that: Maintain the geographic integrity of any city, county, neighborhood, and community of interest in a single district.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-015

1997-98 Budget Analysis, General Government Departments Major Issues

Local Government Financing The Governor's budget proposes to subvene $110 million (General Fund) to cities and counties. Almost all of this amount ($100 million) would go for continuation of the Governor's COPS program enacted last year of funds available; $75 million would be distributed to cities and counties for police and sheriffs' patrol services.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1997/general_govt_overview_anal97.html