K-12 Facilities Emergency Repair Program [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - The current structure of the Emergency Repair Program (ERP) makes it difficult for districts to apply for funds and provides incentives for districts to avoid addressing facility problems until they become real emergencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1453

Perspectives on State Revenues 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - The state budget continues to benefit from healthy revenue growth. After climbing by over 8 percent in 2004‑05, the 2006‑07 Governor’s Budget assumes that revenues from the state’s major taxes will increase further by 6.2 percent in 2005‑06 and 5.7 percent in 2006‑07. The administration’s current forecast is up substantially from the estimates included in the 2005‑06 Budget Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1387

Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - Despite a slowdown in the final quarter of the year, the U.S. and California economies generally outperformed expectations in 2005, shrugging off soaring energy costs, rising interest rates, and the impacts of three major hurricanes on Gulf Coast states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1388

Mental Health Mandates Continue to Pose Challenges [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - State costs for reimbursing counties for two state-mandated programs to provide mental health services for school children have grown significantly in recent years. Moreover, serious weaknesses are evident in the system for delivering these services for children in special education programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1393

An Overview of State Expenditures 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - The Governor’s budget proposes total spending in 2006‑07 of $122.9 billion, including $97.9 billion from the state’s General Fund and $25 billion from its special funds. This total budget-year spending is $7.2 billion higher than current-year spending—an increase of 6.3 percent. Of total budget-year spending, General Fund spending accounts for about 80 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1385

State Fiscal Picture 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - State Fiscal Picture 2006-07 [Publication Details] HTML Description: California has benefited greatly from an over $11 billion three-year revenue increase since the 2005‑06 budget was enacted; yet, the Governor’s budget plan would still leave the state with major structural budget shortfalls and a large amount of other financial obligations outstanding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1389

A Perspective on Emergencies and Disasters in California [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - The Governor’s budget contains proposals for increased spending of $61 million ($54 million General Fund) in the budget year related to the state’s emergency preparedness and response—primarily for public health and agricultural emergencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1391

Retiree Health Care: A Growing Cost For Government [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2006 - The costs of providing health care to retired state employees and their dependents—now approaching $1 billion per year—are increasing significantly. Many other public employers (including the University of California, school districts, cities, and counties) face similar pressures. This report discusses health benefits provided to retired public employees, focusing on state retirees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1382

An Overview: Governor's Higher Education Bond Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 8, 2006 - We review infrastructure proposals in the Strategic Growth Initiative related to higher education. Presented to the Senate Education Committee. This summary revises our January 25, 2006 handout on the same topic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1371

Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2006 - Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation [Publication Details] Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation Format: HTML Description: In recent years, the prevalence of illegal or “abusive” tax shelters (ATS) has increased dramatically.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1373