Trailer vehicle license fee (VLF) backfill for International Registration Plan (IRP).

May 7, 2010 - In light of the budget situation this year, we recommend the Legislature elimina te the backfill and acheive General Fund savings of $11.9 million.     Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/208

Proposed Concession Agreement for Point Lobos Ranch State Park.

May 5, 2010 - In past years, the Legislature has provided the required approvals in the Supplemental Report of the Budget Act . The department  has not yet completed the final economic feasibility study for the proposed concession at Point Lobos Ranch State Park.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/207

Elimination of the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

May 5, 2010 - A separate office for them is unnecessary and lessens transparency for the public and the Legislature on the amount of resources being devoted each year to Govern or ’s Office activities. Additional Savings Possible from OPR Elimination.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/78

Establishment of a new state agency, the California Agency on Service and Volunteering.

May 5, 2010 - Recommend eliminating the position dubbed the Secretary of Service and Volunteering by the Governor for savings, thus ensuring flat year-over-year funding for this office. Further Detail Governor ’s Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/79

Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Publication Details]

May 4, 2010 - Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Publication Details] Video Description: We surveyed public school districts in California to see how they are responding to various state and federal developments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2266

Webcast: Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Publication Details]

May 4, 2010 - Webcast: Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [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/2268

Lanterman Closure Proposal Has Merit, But Plan Lacks Fiscal Details

May 4, 2010 - LAO Findings DC Closure Is Consistent With State and Federal Policy The proposed closure of Lanterman is consistent with a state policy adopted many years ago —known as the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/206

The Governor's April Letter proposals include $442 million in 2010-11 bond authorizations to fund capital outlay projects at UC and CSU.

May 3, 2010 - The remaining projects —namely modernizations or projects to accommodate enrollment growth —would be able to seek funding in subsequent years.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/204

Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell Its Office Buildings? [Publication Details]

Apr 27, 2010 - In our view, taking on long-term obligations—like the lease payments on these buildings—in exchange for one-time revenue to pay for current services is bad budgeting practice as it simply shifts costs to future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2261

An issue has arisen regarding the transition costs in 2010-11 of switching to a new fiscal intermediary (FI) for Medi-Cal. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) estimates the new contract will

Apr 23, 2010 - The state began the process of planning for the procurement of a new FI several years ago. This was after several analyses concluded that the state needed a new system because (1) the present system was 30 years old and could not support needed programmatic changes and (2) the present system lacked sufficient ability to detect and prevent fraud in Medi-Cal Program claims.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/203