State Water Project staffing for implementation of biological opinions

Apr 27, 2011 - In our initial analysis we also questioned the need for permanent staff when many of these activities will be completed over the next several years.   The department agreed that the workload is of a limited duration, but it has identified a significant number of future projects that these positions will work on after the comple tion of the workload listed in the Governor ’s proposal.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/325

Advanced energy storage (See April Finance Letter for update on issue)

Apr 27, 2011 - Last year, the Governor requested three positions for workload associated with AES.  The Legislature instead approved  one two-year limited term position.   AES Legislation Was Enacted  in 2010.   Subsequent to the Legislature 's evaluation of the CPUC 's 2010-11 budget request related to AES,  Chapter 469, Statutes of 2010 (AB 2514, Skinner), was enacted to provide  Legislature 's  policy direction in the area of AES.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/281

Reappropriations of Propositions 40 and 84 bond funds

Apr 20, 2011 - In light of this action plan and WCB ’s  success at expending reappropriations requested in 2010-11,  we now recommend approval of the request to reappropriate $25 million from Proposition 84 for NCCP.      
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/277

Big Three state taxes above projections in March. Personal income taxes strong.

Apr 8, 2011 - Final payments from corporations for tax year 2010 were low, and estimated payments for 2011 were near the expected level. (April, however, is the first major estimated CT payment for the 2011 calendar year.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/397

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 6 and 13 [Publication Details]

Apr 8, 2011 - We reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 6 (Correctional Peace Officers) and Unit 13 (Stationary Engineers). If adopted, the MOUs would result in increased state costs in the current year, savings in 2011-12, and costs thereafter. Overall, the MOUs would reduce state Bargaining Unit 6 and 13 employee compensation costs in 2011-12 by about 3.6 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2468

Unfunded liabilities grow, system says. Billions more of annual funding eventually needed.

Apr 1, 2011 - Put another way, $1 contributed to CalSTRS today has 30 years to generate investment earnings before paying benefits to a community college instructor who retires in 2041. By contrast, $1 contributed to CalSTRS in 2016 for that same instructor has only 25 years to generate investment earnings before paying a benefit in 2041.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/396

Unfunded liabilities grow, system says. Billions more of annual funding eventually needed.

Apr 1, 2011 - Put another way, $1 contributed to CalSTRS today has 30 years to generate investment earnings before paying benefits to a community college instructor who retires in 2041. By contrast, $1 contributed to CalSTRS in 2016 for that same instructor has only 25 years to generate investment earnings before paying a benefit in 2041.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/395

MOU Fiscal Analysis Bargaining Units 9 and 10 [Publication Details]

Apr 1, 2011 - We reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers in California Government) and Unit 10 (California Association of Professional Scientists). If adopted, the MOUs would result in increased state costs in the current year, savings in 2011-12 and 2012-13, and net cost thereafter.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2467

MOU Fiscal Analysis Bargaining Unit 7 (Protective Services and Public Safety) [Publication Details]

Mar 25, 2011 - We reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 7 (California Statewide Law Enforcement Association). If adopted, the MOU would result in increased state costs in the current year, savings in 2011-12, and net cost thereafter. Overall, the MOU would reduce state Bargaining Unit 7 employee compensation costs in 2011-12 by 2.8 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2463

Overview of School District Finance [Publication Details]

Mar 23, 2011 - Overview of School District Finance [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/2464