The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Proposition 98 Budget Package

Jan 13, 2017 - During the economic boom that prevailed in the late 1990s, the state for several years provided more funding than was required by the minimum guarantee. Because the minimum guarantee generally builds upon the level provided in the previous year, such augmentations resulted in long-term increases in school funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3530

2001 Budget Analysis: Local Government Financing (9210)

These loans may be forgiven if co unties can demonstrate that they have generated or preserved sufficient revenues for schools to offset the costs of the loans. In recent years, 47 counties have participated in the program, with all the loans being forgiven (totaling $50.9 million in 1999-00).
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2001/general_govt/gen_37_9210_Local_Govt_Financing_anl01.htm

State Fiscal Health Index: December 2019 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 5, 2020 - The index ranges from 0 (representing the lowest level in the last 25 years) to 100 (representing the highest level in the last 25 years). Both the level of the index and changes in the index from month to month offer information about the state ’s fiscal health.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/432

The 2017-18 Budget: Bus Driver Training Program

Mar 10, 2017 - In addition, the office has the authority to charge fees for its certification courses and other services and generated about $100,000 in fee revenue that year. The bulk of fee revenue comes from the school bus driver instructor course.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3614

^[PDF] Addressing California's Key Liabilities

If that employee retired at age 60 with 25 years of service and a salary of $80,000, their payment would be 50 percent of $80,000, or $40,000 per year. Pension Benefits Protected Under U.S. and California Constitutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/finance/liabilities/addressing-california-key-liabilities-050714.pdf

Update on COLA for K-14 Education Programs

Apr 28, 2017 - New COLA Affects Costs of Certain School and Community College Programs. As shown in the figure below, the Governor ’s budget included a COLA for several school and community college programs. For schools, the largest of these programs is special education whereas for community colleges, the largest is apportionments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3657

^[PDF] Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools in California and the Impact of SB 740

At this point in time, the SB 740 funding determination process has been implemented for three consecutive school years and has entered its fourth year. Despite evidence of success in combating profiteering, the first three years of implementation have been turbulent.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/RAND_charter/Nonclassroom_charter_full_0205.pdf

State Fiscal Health Index: December 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 5, 2019 - The index ranges from 0 (representing the lowest level in the last 25 years) to 100 (representing the highest level in the last 25 years). Both the level of the index and changes in the index from month to month offer information about the state ’s fiscal health.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/344

^[PDF] The Cap-and-Trade Program: Issues for Legislative Consideration

The Governor’s 2024 budget proposal proposes a similar approach, using roughly $1.8 billion from GGRF to sustain planned activities while achieving General Fund savings. Cap-and-Trade Auction Revenues Support Various Programs L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 4 Summary of Statewide GHG Emissions Targets Legislature Has Set Various GHG Goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/resources/2024/Cap-and-Trade-Issues-021324.pdf

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - For example, the board is expected to initiate a process in 2024 which may include potential changes related to program stringency and the allocation of allowanc es to certain industrial entities. CARB has made numerous changes to the program in past years, including adjusting the supply of allowances and establishing the linkage with Quebec ’s carbon market.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811