Governor's May Revision proposal to close Developmental Centers

May 16, 2015 - The state has successfully closed Agnews DC —over the five-year period from 2004-05 to 2008-09 —and Lanterman DC —over the six-year period from 2009-10 to 2014-15. The proposed closure of Sonoma and Fairview DCs and the general treatment area at Porterville DC over six years is a shorter time period than the eleven-year period it took to close both Agnews and Lanterman DCs one at a time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/848

May Revision: LAO Economic Outlook [EconTax Blog]

May 15, 2015 - Our main scenario economic outlook reflects our best estimate, as of now, of near-term economic conditions, assuming that economic growth continues over the next few years. In reality, economic conditions will differ somewhat from our main scenario in the current year and every future year.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/104

The 2015-16 May Revision: LAO Analyses [Publication Details]

May 15, 2015 - Unlike prior years in which we produced an Overview of the May Revision publication, this year we plan to release our assessment of the Governor’s May Revision in various products that will be found on this index page.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3356

Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 15, 2015 - As described here , our revenue estimates are a few billion dollars higher than the administration’s new estimates for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Our initial calculations suggest that most of these higher revenues will be consumed by higher spending requirements for schools and community colleges under Proposition 98 and higher budget reserve and debt payment requirements under Proposition 2.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/845

FTB Spring 2015 Revenue Exhibit Data Posted [EconTax Blog]

May 14, 2015 - This sharp year-over-year drop illustrates the volatility of capital gains in the state 's  revenue structure. In 2013, more than half of the total capital gains reported were on returns with adjusted gross income (AGI) of $2 million or more.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/102

California Independence in Statewide Elections Act [Ballot]

May 14, 2015 - These costs likely would be highest in the year immediately following implementation of the measure, possibly in the range of a few hundred thousand dollars. Summary of Fiscal Effects This measure would have the following fiscal effects: Increased state and local costs to administer and enforce campaign finance and disclosure laws, possibly in the range of a few hundred thousand dollars initially.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-012

Revised Use of Reasonable Force Act of 2015 [Ballot]

May 12, 2015 - The measure requires that all individuals serving in a police organization undergo training recommended by the panel within one year of the panel making its recommendations. Officers who fail to complete the training within one year would be placed on administrative leave without pay.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-010

Expansion of Office of Law Enforcement Support

May 6, 2015 - In recent years, various concerns have been raised about the ability of the OPS within DDS and the OPS within DSH to effectively carry out their responsibilities. For example, in a July 2013 report, the California State Auditor concluded that poor leadership, poor-quality investigations, outdated policies, and staffing problems at the OPS within DDS put the safety of residents in facilities at risk.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/843

Eliminate State Cost of Sex Offender Assessment Mandate

May 5, 2015 - The legislation also required the committee t o develop a training program for users of SARATSO, and for users (such as county probation and local law enforcement officers) to be trained on the tool at least every two years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/842

The 2015-16 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grants for Schools [Publication Details]

May 5, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grants for Schools [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/3246