Understanding California’s Sales Tax [Publication Details]

May 6, 2015 - It then provides more detail about which transactions are subject to this tax, the variation in tax rates across the state, the distribution of revenue among state and local governments, and revenue growth over the last few decades. (5/12/15: Correction made to expiry date of manufacturing equipment exemption.) (5/12/15: Correction made to difference in sales tax for gasoline.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3244

Eliminate State Cost of Sex Offender Assessment Mandate

May 5, 2015 - Eliminate State Cost of Sex Offender Assessment Mandate Eliminate State Cost of Sex Offender Assessment Mandate Program: State Mandates Finding or Recommendation: Eliminate future state costs for the sex offender assessment mandate by eliminating the elements found to be a state reimbursable mandate, as they do
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/842

Improving Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Quality [Publication Details]

May 5, 2015 - Oversight of the quality of care provided by Medi-Cal Managed Care (MMC) plans is an increasingly important issue for the Legislature to examine, as MMC enrollment and the geographic reach of MMC have grown significantly over the past decade.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3243

Fund Medi-Cal Eligibility of Juvenile Offenders Mandate

Apr 28, 2015 - Offenders who commit new crimes following their release can create significant cos ts for the state, as they may serve their sentence in a state correctional facility. For example, the average cost of housing a ward in the state Division of Juvenile Justice is $2 46,000 per year.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/841

The 2015-16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs [Publication Details]

Apr 22, 2015 - The state also licenses tobacco sellers and distributors. Recently, there has been considerable legislative interest in the cost of these programs, which are administered by the State Board of Equalization (BOE).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3239

The California Drug Price Relief Act (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Apr 21, 2015 - This price ceiling would also apply to all programs where the state or any state administrative agency or other state enti ty is the ultimate payer for the drug, even if it did not purchase the drug directly.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-009

The California Alimony Reform Act [Ballot]

Apr 17, 2015 - In addition, the measure could impact state court costs on proceedings for future cases regarding divorce and legal separation. On the one hand, the measure could result in a reduction in the number of contested cases or the amount of time spent on such cases in state courts as requests for spousal support payments would no longer be adjudicated.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-007

Next Steps for Improving State Accountability for Alternative Schools [Publication Details]

Apr 16, 2015 - Next Steps for Improving State Accountability for Alternative Schools [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/3234

2015-16 General Fund pension payments to be below projections.

Apr 15, 2015 - 2015-16 General Fund pension payments to be below projections. 2015-16 General Fund pension payments to be below projections. Program: CalPERS Finding or Recommendation: On April 14, the CalPERS Board approved the state's 2015-16 contribution rates for state employee pension benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/839

2015-16 expected state costs up slightly compared to January estimate.

Apr 15, 2015 - The state, teachers, and school and community college districts make contributions to CalSTRS to fund pension benefits for teachers. The state ’s contribution to CalSTRS is based on teacher payroll measured on a two-year lag.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/840