The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 7, 2020 - Although the federal government has not taken any action against California as of yet, these out ‑of ‑compliance ratios nonetheless put federal funding at risk, particularly given the state ’s experience in the 1990s.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4147

Final Evaluation of Community College Bachelor’s Degree Pilot [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2020 - Final Evaluation of Community College Bachelor’s Degree Pilot [Publication Details] Final Evaluation of Community College Bachelor’s Degree Pilot Format: HTML Description: State law authorizes the California Community Colleges (CCC) to award associate degrees, generally limiting the awarding of more advanced degrees to the state’s universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4140

The 2021-22 Budget: University Capital Outlay [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2021 - In this post, we focus on university capital outlay projects. We first provide background on university capital financing and project review. We then review capital outlay proposals for the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). Next, we raise some concerns with the previously authorized UC Merced medical school project and make an associated recommendation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4395

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2019 - Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts [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/4121

Proposed statutory initiative related to immigration. [Ballot]

Jun 7, 2018 - Federal and state law impose various requirements on the way elections are administered. The Secretary of State is the state ’s chief elections officer and oversees all federal and state elections in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-002

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: July 26 - August 1 [EconTax Blog]

Aug 7, 2020 - Through March and April, the key measure that captured the impact of the virus on the state ’s workers was the number of new unemployment claims being filed each week. Going forward, this number will still be important as a gauge of whether a second wave of business closures and layoffs is emerging.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/515

K-12 Proposition 98 Funding by Program [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/330

November 2018 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Dec 28, 2018 - Overall employment in the state has grown 1.8 percent over the past 12 months, very close to the nation’s 1.7 percent growth rate.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/335

The 2019-20 Budget: Deferred Maintenance

Feb 8, 2019 - The administration has identified a total state infrastructure deferred maintenance need of about $ 70  b illion. Of this amount, about $ 50  b illion is related to the state ’s transportation system and the remaining $ 20  b illion is associated with other types of state facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/3929

Evolution of the Balance of the Budget Stabilization Account

Nov 14, 2018 - Under these reevaluations, the state revises the BSA deposit up (down) if excess capital gains taxes are higher (lower) than the state ’s prior estimates. Infrastructure Spending Required When the BSA Reaches Specific Threshold.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3900