Fiscal Outlook: Developmental Services

Nov 15, 2017 - The state could increase General Fund revenues on a one-time basis from the sale of the state properties and buildings that house the DCs to a nonstate entity. It could also choose to repurpose one or more of these properties to generate a smaller amount of revenue to the state on an ongoing basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3717

Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Nov 15, 2017 - Our outlook assumes that the state will successfully comply with the new requirement —resulting in upfront implementation costs, but avoiding out-year penalties for failure to comply. The federal government has yet to issue regulations on how states must implement the EVV requirements, making it difficult to estimate potential costs and impacts on services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3712

The 2018-19 Budget: Proposition 98 Outlook

Nov 15, 2017 - Ongoing augmentations would help districts manage various cost pressures, including notable increases in pension contributions, whereas one ‑time funding would provide a buffer in case the guarantee drops in 2019 ‑20.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3716

State Fiscal Effects of California’s Minimum Wage

Nov 15, 2017 - These income changes will affect the number of people receiving services, the cost of the services they receive, and the ways costs are shared among federal, state, and county governments. On net, these effects likely will reduce state General Fund spending on these programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3714

The 2018-19 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 15, 2017 - The near-term budget outlook is positive. Under our current estimates, the state would have $19.3 billion in total reserves (including $7.5 billion in discretionary reserves) at the end of 2018-19, assuming the Legislature makes no additional budget commitments. The Legislature can use discretionary resources to build more budget reserves, increase spending, and/or reduce taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3718/1

Fiscal Outlook: Medi-Cal

Nov 15, 2017 - Fiscal Outlook: Medi-Cal California's Fiscal Outlook Fiscal Outlook: Medi-Cal Medi-Cal, the state ’s Medicaid program, provides health care coverage to over 13  million of the state ’s low-income residents.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3715

Fiscal Outlook: Developmental Services [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2017 - It also considers the fiscal impact of the closure of state-run Developmental Centers, which will occur over the outlook period. This is part of a collection of material for The 2018-19 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3717

The 2018-19 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2017 - The state has made significant progress in preparing for the next recession. To assess the longer-term budget outlook, we present two illustrative economic scenarios for fiscal years after 2018-19. Under a moderate recession scenario, the state has enough reserves to cover its deficits until 2021-22, assuming the Legislature makes no additional budget commitments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3718

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - LAO Recommendations Based on our assessment, pursuing state buildings as ZNE is not necessary for the state to achieve its GHG reduction goals and could potentially increase state costs and present other trade ‑offs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2017 - Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings [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/3711