A variety of factors could result in the General Fund

We note, however, that much of these potential st ate savings, in the absence of other state law changes, would be offset by costs to the counties, primarily for General Assistance. While the fiscal impact of federal Medicaid reform proposals is not clear at this time, it appears that California could lose as much as $2  billion annually in federal funds in 1996-97 and 1997-98.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/110195_fiscal_outlook/outchap5.html

New Funding Model for Special Education -- Part I

At the discretion of local districts and county boards of education, taxes could be levied to supplement the state allowances. Development of the MPSE began in 1971 when the CDE conducted a series of conferences throughout the state with parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss every aspect of special education.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/110195_special_ed/se1195a.html

New Funding Model for Special Education -- Part II

Federal funds are included in the statewide per-capita amount, along with General Fund support and special education's share of property taxes. Each year's COLA and growth amounts are calculated based on total program funding, including federal funds and local property taxes, not just the General Fund amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/110195_special_ed/se1195b.html

December 1995 California Update

During these months, individuals and corporations make th e last prepayment twoard their 1995 tax liabilities, and retailers remit sales tax payments related to the important 1995 Christmas shopping season.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/cal_update/cup1295.html

. {+ (2) Existing law authorizes the Franchise

. {+ (2) Existing law authorizes the Franchise Tax Board to provide specified types of tax information to certain public entities, subject to specified conditions regarding confidentiality , including misdemeanor penalties for disclosure, and review of the use of the information.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/sb256_95.txt

(g) To cooperate with and to secure the cooperation of

(g) To cooperate with and to secure the cooperation of county, city, city and county, and other local law enforcement agencies in investigating any matter within the scope of its duties and responsibilities, and to direct the sheriff of any county or any marshal to serve subpoenas, orders, and other process.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/sb523_95.txt

^[PDF] Child Abuse and Neglect in California

As shown on page 21, there is significant varia- tion among the counties in the percentage of reports that are “screened out” at the initial contact stage. Among the large counties, it ranges from 19 percent in Los Angeles County to 55 percent in Contra Costa County.
https://lao.ca.gov/1996/010596_child_abuse/cw0196.pdf

Child Abuse and Neglect in California - Part III

Foster Care Placements Vary Among Largest Counties 1994 In June, 1994 the foster care placement rate varied from 4 per 1,000 children in Orange County to 16 per 1,000 children in Los Angeles County. The variation may be partly due to differences in demographic factors, such as poverty, or in efforts to prevent out-of-home placements.
https://lao.ca.gov/1996/010596_child_abuse/cw11096c.html

Child Abuse and Neglect in California - Part IV

As shown on page 21, there is significant variation among the counties in the percentage of reports that are "screened out" at the initial contact stage. Among the large counties, it ranges from 19 percent in Los Angeles County to 55 percent in Contra Costa County.
https://lao.ca.gov/1996/010596_child_abuse/cw11096d.html

Cal Facts 1996, California's Population

Almost 30 percent of all Californians live in Los Angeles County. A total of 5.5 million people -- one in six -- live in the counties of the Central Valley and the Sierra foothills. Inland Counties Growing Fastest Population Growth Rates for California Counties 1994 to 1995 The highest population growth rates are occurring mainly
https://lao.ca.gov/1996/011696_calfacts/cf96b.html