Annual Report on Tax Exemptions for Medicinal Cannabis

Jul 1, 2021 - The data come from the state ’s Metrc “track and trace” system for licensed cannabis. In particular, the data reflect transactions that businesses identified as medicinal donations in calendar year 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4447

Early Education Budget [EdBudget]

Oct 6, 2020 - Early Education Budget [EdBudget]     a Reflects Department of Social Services' revised Stage 1 estimates; Department of Finance's revised estimates for Stage 2, and Stage 3; and 2019-20 Budget Act appropriation for all other programs. b Does not include $9.5 million provided to community colleges for certain child care services. c General Child Care funding for State Preschool wraparound care shown in State Preschool. d Less than $500,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/453

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - In this section, we summarize the federal and state program flexibilities implemented in SSI/SSP in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Federal SSI/SSP Flexibilities. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) largely administers SSI/SSP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/4

The 2020-21 Budget: Effect of Lower Cap-and-Trade Revenues on the High-Speed Rail Project

Jun 4, 2020 - The economic effects of COVID-19 are creating very large budgetary problems for the state. Specifically, the Governor ’s May Revision estimated the state faces a General Fund budget problem of $54.3  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4252

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Sep 2, 2020 - If the state receives at least $14 billion in additional federal relief funding by October 15, 2020, $472 million of this funding is allocated to UC. If the state receives more than $2 billion but less than $14 billion, the additional amount provided to UC is proportionally reduced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/397

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Information Security Proposals

Feb 25, 2020 - Update on State IS Strategy In this section, we provide relevant information about state IS strategy to help the Legislature consider IS-related requests in the Governor ’s proposed 2020 ‑21 budget. We outline the state ’s IS governance structure, discuss how state law and policy set IS standards and establish compliance and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4176

An Overview of Federal Higher Education Relief

Apr 28, 2020 - Moreover, like other state and local agencies, campuses not only are facing extraordinary, unexpected costs but they also will be affected by the state ’s deteriorating budget condition. Critical for State to Provide Higher Education Institutions With Early Budget Signals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4225

COVID-19 Disaster Declarations and Funding Implications

Mar 24, 2020 - Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) that enable states to access federal assistance. Most notably, on March  13, 2020, President Trump declared a national state of emergency , which covers all states and territories.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4210

Cannabis: Proposed Consolidation of Regulation and Identifying the Elements of the Illicit Market [Publication Details]

Feb 25, 2020 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration Assembly Business and Professions Committee
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4180

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities [Publication Details]

Mar 8, 2021 - A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities [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/4396