Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under Governor's Budget [EdBudget]

Jan 10, 2019 - b Outstanding maintenance factor is adjusted annually for changes in K-12 attendance and per capita personal income. c As set forth in the State Constitution, reflects change in per capita General Fund plus 0.5 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/205

The 2018-19 Budget: 2018-19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs

Apr 30, 2018 - Below, we explain how the state calculates the COLA, share the recent data, and examine its budget effects. Background Annual COLA Determined by Price Index for State and Local Governments. The state budget typically provides a COLA for certain school and community college programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3816

Improving California's Forest and Watershed Management

Apr 4, 2018 - The state also conducts oversight during and after the projects. For example, participants must agree to keep land in a “compatible use ” (that is, in a forested state) for at least ten years after work is completed, and the state monitors that this agreement is kept.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3798

California Losing Residents Via Domestic Migration [EconTax Blog]

Feb 21, 2018 - Although California generally has been losing residents to the rest of the country, movement between California and some states deviates from this pattern. The figure below shows net migration between California and individual states between 2007 and 2016.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/265

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - Figure 25 a Includes state General Fund, state special funds, state bond funds, federal funds, and reimbursements. b Includes California State Transportation Agency, California Transportation Commission, and Board of Pilot Commissioners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/10

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - The ultimate cost to the state is likely t o be less than the $ 109  m illion that the Legislature approved, however, as the state is in active negotiations for a prior lessee to pay some of the costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/9

The 2018-19 Budget: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Feb 1, 2018 - Additionally, the JLBC also noted uncertainty about whether the proposed lease —and the associated sale of the state-owned Santa Ana State Building —would be the most financially prudent decision for the state given the information available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3739

The 2018-19 Budget: The May Revision—California State Payroll System

May 14, 2018 - Replacing the state ’s legacy system with a new IT project would likely cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars over many years. Moreover, as the state ’s experience with the TFC project suggested, replacing the state ’s payroll system carries many risks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3836

The 2018-19 Budget: Meeting Workforce Demand for Certified Nursing Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Apr 27, 2018 - State law charges DPH with reviewing applications from individuals seeking CNA certification. State law also charges DPH with approving and overseeing CNA training programs. This process includes reviewing training providers ’ proposed lesson plans and ensuring that instructors meet the state ’s minimum qualifications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3815

Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Jan 23, 2018 - CHIP is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to children in low-income families, but with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid. The state and federal governments share the cost of CHIP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3734