California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2007 - In 1987, a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving two California tribes set in motion a series of federal and state actions that dramatically expanded tribal casinos here and in other states. Now, California’s casino industry outranks all but Nevada’s in size.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1545

Continuing Concerns With Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Implementation [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - Continuing Concerns With Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Implementation [Publication Details] Continuing Concerns With Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Implementation Format: HTML Description: The Secretary of State (SOS) has provided few details on the department’s proposed implementation of HAVA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1409

Delete Midyear Reduction Authority for More Honest Budgeting [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - The Governor’s budget assumes that proposed authority for the administration to reduce departmental budgets during the year will decrease overall state costs by $258 million. Since 2002-03, enacted budgets have included similar provisions. In reality, however, the full magnitude of these savings is rarely achieved. We recommend that the Legislature delete the proposed authority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1410

Doubling the Size of the Gambling Commission Not Justified [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - The budget proposes an augmentation of $4.8 million and 46 two-year limited-term positions for increased regulatory activities related to tribal gambling. The request would double the size of the California Gambling Control Commission.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1271

Assessing the Governor's Reorganization Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - Regarding the YACA proposal, we conclude it has the potential to improve the efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness of the state's prison system. However, the plan omits important details that the Legislature requires in order to fully evaluate its merits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1225

An Initial Assessment of the California Performance Review [Publication Details]

Aug 27, 2004 - On August 3, 2004, the California Performance Review (CPR) released its report on reforming California's state government, with the aim of making it more efficient and more responsive to its citizens. This report provides our initial comments on the CPR report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1198

Contracting Out for State Services [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - Contracting Out for State Services [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/1140

Evaluating Future Economic Development Program Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - We recommend that the Legislature require a well-researched problem, a demonstrable net benefit, and built-in evaluations when considering any future proposals for state economic development programs. This would allow the Legislature to be more certain of the effectiveness of proposed programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1141

Position Management Fails To Provide Appropriate Oversight [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture's management of 500 permanent positions needs significant revision. We recommend that the Legislature adopt trailer bill language to specify that the department's continuous appropriations do not exempt it from the normal position approval process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1137

Vacant Positions [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - Recently, the Legislature has taken various steps, through budget control sections, to reduce the number of vacant positions in state government. We found that the Department of Finance (DOF) has provided most of the information requested. We recommend that DOF provide updated information.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/987