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

May 17, 2020 - Comparing UC Spending Proposals Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget] -$628.2 a Backfills reduction in Proposition 56 funds. b Consists of reductions (10 percent each) to the Office of the President, the UCPath payroll system, and the Agriculture and Natural Resources division. c The May Revision includes a budget control section that would backfill these reductions were the
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/378

^[PDF] The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision Education Proposals

Such an approach can be particularly beneficial as all districts are experiencing increases in their pension costs. The one-time grants, if linked to a contingency plan, also would better position the state to accommodate a drop in the 2017-18 minimum guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2017/3670/Education-May-Revision-051517.pdf

State Spending and Administrative Costs [Publication Details]

Sep 29, 2020 - State Spending and Administrative Costs [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/4273

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 14, 2020 - What Are the State ’s Priorities for Improving County Performance? Given the complexity of Medi ‑Cal administration and the number of issues identified in state audits, counties might not be able to improve their performance on the full array of state standards all at once.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4161

Annual Tuition and Fees by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Jul 22, 2020 - CSU amounts reflect the average fee charged to undergraduate and graduate students combined. d Includes postbaccalaureate programs other than teacher credential programs. e State law sets the maximum charge for four campus services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/391

Third Round of Federal Higher Education Relief Funding

May 3, 2021 - Figure 1 First Two Rounds Provided $4.9 Billion for Higher Education in California (In Millions) $776 $4,908 a Figure excludes $54 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund allocated to the California Community Colleges as part of the state ’s 2020 ‑21 budget package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4421

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Nov 30, 2020 - The state levies two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. First Quarter of 2020-21: $201 Million. The administration currently estimates that retail excise tax revenue was $160 million and cultivation tax revenue was $41 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020-21 (July through September). 2019-20 Total Revised Upward to $522 Million.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/583

A Key Interaction Between Sales Taxes and Other Taxes on Cannabis Retailers

Dec 17, 2019 - Certain State and Local Taxes Apply to Cannabis Sales Tax. California ’s state and local governments levy a sales and use tax (hereafter, sales tax) on retail sales of tangible goods. The rate varies across the state, ranging from 7.25  percent to 10.5  percent, with a statewide average of 8.6  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4124

The 2020-21 Budget: Staffing to Address New Independent Contractor Test

Feb 11, 2020 - State rules set the type of work independent contractors can do. New State Law Limits Who Companies Can Hire as Independent Contractors. The state recently enacted AB  5, which limits what types of work businesses can hire independent contractors to do.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4151

Constitutional initiative regarding a nonpartisan, unicameral, state Legislature. [Ballot]

Oct 8, 2019 - Census, the State Constitution requires the Citizens Redistricting Commission to establish new district boundaries for the U.S. Congress, State Assembly, State Senate, and State Board of Equalization.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-012