The 2024-25 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 14, 2024 - The  Legislature  has  flexibility around how it is able to direct GGRF revenues because the program was authorized in a way that is akin to a tax, meaning the funds can legally be used for broad purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4841

The 2024-25 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details] Description: This brief provides an overview of the Governor’s proposed budget for Medi-Cal; describes key trends in Medi-Cal caseload; and analyzes proposals around the managed care organization tax, provider payment increases, and other budget solutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4838

Overview of Juvenile Justice System and County Funding Provided Through the State [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2024 - Overview of Juvenile Justice System and County Funding Provided Through the State [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/4844

The 2024-25 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Feb 14, 2024 - The administration also proposes to adopt a prospective payment system for inpatient services at UC and county hospitals, similar to the approach Medi ‑Cal currently uses for private and district hospitals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4838

The 2024-25 Budget: IS and IT Project Proposal Tables

Feb 9, 2024 - IT = information technology; CDT = California Department of Technology; TF = total funds; GF = General Fund; OF = other funds; EDD  =  Employment  Development Department; CalSTRS = State Teachers ’ Retirement System; PSP = Pension Solution Project; N/A = not applicable; CalHHS  =  California Health and Human Services Agency; DSS = Department of Social Services; CWS ‑CARES = Child Welfare Services
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4836

Social media platforms. [Ballot]

Feb 6, 2024 - Uncertain impact on state and local tax revenue that would depend primarily on how social media platforms respond to the measure. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-035

California Housing Affordability Tracker (1st Quarter 2025) [EconTax Blog]

Jan 24, 2024 - Monthly payments for a newly purchased mid-tier home —including mortgage, taxes, and homeowners ’ insurance —fell between April and September 2024 before recovering to a similar level in March 2025. Payments for a mid-tier home were nearly $5,900 a month in March2024 —a 82  percent increase since January 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/793

California Housing Affordability Tracker (1st Quarter 2025) [EconTax Blog]

Jan 24, 2024 - Monthly payments for a newly purchased mid-tier home —including mortgage, taxes, and homeowners ’ insurance —fell between April and September 2024 before recovering to a similar level in March 2025. Payments for a mid-tier home were nearly $5,900 a month in March2024 —a 82  percent increase since January 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/793

Recent Revenues Coming in Below Governor's Budget Projections [EconTax Blog]

Jan 22, 2024 - Individuals with substantial capital gains and other non-wage income make quarterly estimated tax payments to meet state tax requirements. As shown in the figure  below, January estimated tax payments from these taxpayers are running well below targets needed to meet the Governor 's budget revenue levels for 2023-24.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/795

Recent Revenues Coming in Below Governor's Budget Projections [EconTax Blog]

Jan 22, 2024 - Individuals with substantial capital gains and other non-wage income make quarterly estimated tax payments to meet state tax requirements. As shown in the figure  below, January estimated tax payments from these taxpayers are running well below targets needed to meet the Governor 's budget revenue levels for 2023-24.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/795