Considering Changes to Streamline Local Housing Approvals

May 17, 2016 - State law requires HCD to review each community ’s housing element for compliance with state requirements. In recent years, HCD has found that most (around 80 percent) housing elements comply with state laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3470

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Consumer Affairs

Feb 17, 2017 - We concur that reducing the state ’s reliance on the Accenture maintenance contract is a worthwhile goal since it is more costly than state staff. However, the proposal does not reflect a commensurate reduction in maintenance contract amounts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3570

The 2016-17 Budget: The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Mar 1, 2016 - The OES maintains the State Emergency Plan —which outlines the organizational structure for emergency response to natural and man-made disasters —and assists local governments and other state agencies in developing their own emergency preparedness and response plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3376

The 2017-18 Budget: California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission

Feb 3, 2017 - CDIAC is supported by the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission Fund, which is funded by fees from the sale of state or local government debt issues. Personal Services Augmentation Governor ’s Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3546

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of Governor’s Cannabis-Related Trailer Bill Legislation [Publication Details]

May 4, 2017 - Presented to the following Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittees: Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy, and Transportation Health and Human Services State Administration and General Government
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3661

BOE’s Cigarette and Tobacco Programs [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2015 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3204

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of General Services [Publication Details]

Feb 3, 2017 - This analysis includes reviews of the following budget proposals for DGS in the Governor’s 2017-18 budget plan: State Project Infrastructure Funding in 2017-18 Sacramento Region: State Printing Plant Demolition Preliminary Plans Zero Emission Vehicle Project Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (AB 2515) Building Standards Commission, Exterior Elevated Elements (SB 465)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3544

State Fiscal Effects of California’s Minimum Wage [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2017 - State Fiscal Effects of California’s Minimum Wage [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/3714

The 2018-19 Budget: Census Outreach [Publication Details]

Mar 8, 2018 - The decennial census enumerates each person in the United States. The results of the census apportion seats in the House of Representatives, guide legislative redistricting, and form the basis for allocating half-a-trillion dollars in federal assistance annually. The Census Bureau is making a number of significant changes to the 2020 Census.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3780

Challenges in Reviewing Recently Released $400 Million Deferred Maintenance Project List

May 11, 2016 - Furthermore, it will also be challenging for the Legislature to determine whether the proposed funding is spread across departments in a way that addresses what the Legislature thinks are the most pressing state infrastructure needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3457