Final Evaluation of Community College Bachelor’s Degree Pilot

Jan 24, 2020 - In the survey conducted by the pilot community colleges, 51  p ercent of respondents stated they would not have pursued a bachelor ’s degree if their community college program had not been offered. Programs Have Several Other Academic Benefits for Students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4140

Environmental hazards in homes and public facilities. [Ballot]

Jan 11, 2018 - The cost to the state of issuing these bonds would depend on the timing of the bond sales, the interest rates in effect at the time they are sold, and the time period over which they are repaid. The state would likely issue these bonds over a period of about five years and make principal and interest payments from the state 's General Fund over a period of about 35 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-049

Parole hearings for youth offenders. [Ballot]

Aug 31, 2017 - Under existing state law, certain repeat offenders receive longer prison sentences due to a statute commonly referred to as the “three strikes ” law. Specifically, state law requires that an individual who is convicted of a felony and who previously has been convicted of one or more violent or serious felonies be sentence d to state prison as follows: Second Strike Offense.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-009

Cap-and-Trade Extension: Issues for Legislative Oversight

Dec 12, 2017 - The state fund where moneys generated from state auction or sale of allowances are deposited. Industry Assistance Factor. A factor, established by state law or regulation, that is used to determine the number of allowances given to certain industries for free to help prevent emissions leakage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3719

Overview of State Criminal Fines and Fees and Probation Fees [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2019 - Overview of State Criminal Fines and Fees and Probation Fees [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/3926

K-12 Proposition 98 Funding by Program [EdBudget]

Jan 10, 2018 - In 2017-18, the state provided $168 million for this purpose. b In each of these three years, Partnership Academies also received between $8 million and $9 million from the Career Pathways Program (administered by the California Community Colleges in 2016-17 and the California Department of Education in 2017-18 and 2018-19). c The State created the Collaborative in 2013-14.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/88

The 2018-19 Budget: California Military Department

Feb 6, 2018 - Porterville Unified School District similarly could adopt this funding model, and has stated its intention to establish some form of military academy structure at PMI regardless of the level of direct state support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3743

The 2017-18 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 18, 2017 - Other Changes Changes to Cap on State Participation in IHSS Wages and Benefits. Currently, state participation in total IHSS county wage and benefit costs is capped at $12.10. The 2017 ‑18 budget package increases the state contribution cap to $1.10 above the state minimum wage once state minimum wage equals or exceeds $12.00.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3694/8

The 2017-18 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 18, 2017 - The MHSA, approved by voters in 2004, generally requires unused county MHSA funding to revert to the state after three years and be made available for use by other counties. To date, the state ’s MHSA reversion policy has not been enforced and counties have built up large balances of MHSA funding potentially subject to the state ’s reversion policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3694/6

The 2018-19 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2017 - The state has made significant progress in preparing for the next recession. To assess the longer-term budget outlook, we present two illustrative economic scenarios for fiscal years after 2018-19. Under a moderate recession scenario, the state has enough reserves to cover its deficits until 2021-22, assuming the Legislature makes no additional budget commitments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3718