Update on COVID-19 Spending in California

Nov 5, 2020 - State Funding General Fund Spending. The General Fund is the state ’s main operating account and, as such, is the main state funding source for spending on disasters. In many cases, the General Fund provides cash upfront to fund emergency operations and response, but the state later receives federal reimbursements for much of the cost.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4292

Proposition 14 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - The state ’s share of the income is deposited into the General Fund and may be used to support any state program. Over the years, CIRM ’s governing board has developed rules for how income revenue is shared with the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=14&year=2020

Overview of 2020-21 May Revision State Administration Proposals [Publication Details]

May 21, 2020 - Overview of 2020-21 May Revision State Administration Proposals [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/4240

Proposition 24 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - The state ’s Department of Justice would continue to oversee and enforce these laws. Summary of Legislative Analyst ’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact Increased state costs of at least $10  million annually for a new state agency to oversee and enforce consumer privacy laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=24&year=2020

How Has COVID-19 Affected Renters and Homeowners?

Jan 19, 2021 - Our analysis does not estimate the amount of underlying rental debt that existed prior to March  2020 due to the state ’s longstanding housing affordability challenges, nor do we forecast how state and federal policy changes would affect the accumulation of rental debt in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4312

The 2021-22 Budget: School Mental Health

Feb 12, 2021 - Assessment State Lacks Coordinated Strategy for Children ’s Mental Health. Given growing concerns over student mental health, providing additional state funding to increase school ‑based mental health services appears warranted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4368

The 2021-22 Budget: The Governor’s Suspension Proposal

Jan 29, 2021 - It is possible that future state proposals to eliminate or reduce IHSS services could face the similar legal challenges. Other Items Provide Funding for Newer State Programs. Not all suspensions directly fund longstanding government programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4328

Update on Community College Reserves

Jan 27, 2021 - Local reserves can be especially helpful during times when the state is deferring payments, as colleges might not receive their state funding until many months after they have incurred operating costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4323

Limiting government powers during a public health emergency. [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2020 - State and Local Governments Have Significant Powers During a State of Emergency. During a declared state of emergency, the Governor and local governments have significant powers that allow the government to respond quickly to circumstances that threaten the lives and safety of people and property.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2020-004

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: New Directions for Services for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities

Mar 15, 2021 - What can the state do to address potential challenges? What additional requirements should the state impose on D ‑SNPs to ensure they provide an adequate level of integration between Medi ‑Cal and Medicare?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4404