2007-08 Budget: Perspectives and Issues [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - We estimate that the Governor’s budget plan would result in 2007-08 expenditures exceeding revenues by $2.6 billion. This would leave the state with a $726 million year-end deficit, compared to the Governor’s January 10th estimate of a $2.1 billion positive reserve. In addition, the state would face operating deficits of $3.4 billion in 2008-09, $2.5 billion in 2009-10, and $1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1560

Perspectives on State Revenues 2004-05 [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - Perspectives on State Revenues 2004-05 [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/1089

Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2006 - In fact, it is likely that ATSs will continue to pose tax-related policy issues for the state. Given this, it will be important that the Legislature stay on top of the ATS situation. As one approach to accomplishing this, it may want to periodically review FTB’s ATS-related activities, including how well it is allocating its budgeted resources to get the best return on ATS
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1373

California's Parimutuel Horse Racing Tax [Publication Details]

Dec 5, 1984 - The Legislative Analyst's Office was asked to present testimony to the Senate and Assembly Committees on Governmental Organization regarding the states parimutuel horse racing tax. This report covers 4 topics.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3108

Perspectives on State Revenues 2003-04 [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - Perspectives on State Revenues 2003-04 [Publication Details] Description: We estimate that revenues will exceed the budget forecast by a net of $1.3 billion in 2002-03 and 2003-04 combined. Our higher estimate assumes a somewhat earlier and stronger economic recovery than does the administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/940

Lease-Leaseback Transactions by Public Transit Districts--Sales and Use Tax Exemption [Publication Details]

Jan 28, 2003 - The Sales and Use Tax exclusion granted through Chapter 592 is scheduled to sunset on January 1, 2004. Based on our examination of the impact of this exemption on state and local governments, we believe that a strong case can be made for removing the sunset and allowing the exclusion to continue
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/921

California Update: The “Trigger” Mechanism [Publication Details]

Oct 1, 1994 - As part ofthe 1994-95 budget package, the state put into place a so-called trigger mechanism. This mechanism was viewed as being necessary to ensure repayment of money borrowed from investors to finance the budget plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/60

Options for Addressing the State's Fiscal Problems [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2002 - Options for Addressing the State's Fiscal Problems [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/829

State Fiscal Picture 2002-03 [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2002 - State Fiscal Picture 2002-03 [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/834

Local Sales Taxes—What Role Can They Play in the 1993-94 State Budget? [Publication Details]

Jun 1, 1993 - Local Sales Taxes—What Role Can They Play in the 1993-94 State Budget? [Publication Details] Local Sales Taxes—What Role Can They Play in the 1993-94 State Budget? Format: PDF Description: In this brief, we review the existing authority of counties to raise the local sales tax, and the viability of this proposed method for offsetting the county revenue losses associated with the proposed property tax shift.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/254