Try Before You Buy: Expanding Multi–Stage Procurements for Large IT Systems [Publication Details]

Nov 11, 2009 - As an alternative the state is beginning to look to so-called multi–stage procurement because it creates a collaborative environment for state and vendor staff. Our analysis indicates that an earlier evaluation of procurement strategy can reduce the risks of cost overruns and schedule delays, so we recommend that the Legislature require state
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2139

Education of Foster Youth in California [Publication Details]

May 28, 2009 - Seventy-five percent of California foster youth perform below grade level standards, and by third grade 83 percent of foster youth have had to repeat a grade. We believe the state and local programs must reprioritize the way existing funds are spent in order to improve educational opportunities for foster youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2069

LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2008 - LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details] HTML Description: The role of the Legislative Analyst's Office is to review state programs and make recommendations to the Legislature as to how the state can operate more effectively and efficiently.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1897

Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [Publication Details]

Apr 15, 2008 - Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [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/1814

Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2008 - Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [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/1785

Budget Deletes State Cost-of-Living Adjustments [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Budget Deletes State Cost-of-Living Adjustments [Publication Details] Budget Deletes State Cost-of-Living Adjustments Format: HTML Description: The Governor’s budget proposes to delete the June 2008 and 2009 state statutory COLAs and pass-through the federal COLAs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1761

Improving the IHSS Workforce Through Tiered Wages [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Although IHSS wages represent a significant cost to the state, current law grants local county boards the flexibility to establish IHSS wage levels and requirements for providers who choose to be listed on county registries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1762

Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [Publication Details]

Mar 28, 2007 - Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [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/1646

Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2007 - Federal and State Welfare Reform Overview [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/1629

Evaluating the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - After interview­ing departments’ financial staff, DOF has concluded the project needs to be expanded because most state department automated financial systems are old and do not support modern financial reporting requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1571