The 2016-17 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision [Publication Details]

May 15, 2016 - Since January, the state has made budgetary commitments that represent substantial new ongoing costs for the state. These include: (1) an increase in the statewide minimum wage, (2) augmentations for health and human service programs, and (3) increased costs associated with new collective bargaining agreements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3460

Challenges in Reviewing Recently Released $400 Million Deferred Maintenance Project List

May 11, 2016 - Furthermore, it will also be challenging for the Legislature to determine whether the proposed funding is spread across departments in a way that addresses what the Legislature thinks are the most pressing state infrastructure needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3457

Challenges in Reviewing Recently Released $400 Million Deferred Maintenance Project List [Publication Details]

May 11, 2016 - Also, given that there are only a few weeks remaining before the constitutionally-required June 15th deadline for the Legislature to adopt a state budget for 2016-17, we suggest that the Legislature may want to prioritize its review of the administration’s draft list.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3457

State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute. [Publication Details]

May 10, 2016 - State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute. [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/3456

Improving State Programs for Crime Victims [Publication Details]

Apr 21, 2016 - Improving State Programs for Crime Victims [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/3450

Administration’s Cap-and-Trade Report Provides New Information, Raises Issues For Consideration

Apr 15, 2016 - With respect to costs, grant programs are a one-time state cost, while lo an programs provide funding that is repaid to the state over time. Furthermore, the amount of GHG reduction achieved by state spending can vary depending on whether it was provided as a loan or grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3445

State and County Roles in Administering Elections in California [Publication Details]

Apr 15, 2016 - State and County Roles in Administering Elections in California [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/3444

State Budget Update (CASBO Presentation) [Publication Details]

Apr 14, 2016 - State Budget Update (CASBO Presentation) [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/3441

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit

Apr 7, 2016 - Proposition  98 establishes a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges that is in part based on state revenue. When state revenue decreases, it is usually the case that required spending on schools decreases as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3417

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit [Publication Details]

Apr 7, 2016 - Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit [Publication Details] Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit Format: HTML Description: The Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit (“child care tax credit” or “credit”) is a provision of the state income tax code that allows filers with income below $100,000 to reduce their tax liability by a percentage of their eligible child care expenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3417