Shift Government Claims Program from VCGCB to DGS.

Mar 18, 2015 - If the board approves the claim, the state is required to pay it. If the board denies the claim, the vendor is allowed to bring suit against the state in court. This process was established to allow th e state to avoid litigation costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/835

The 2015-16 Budget: Improving State Programs for Crime Victims [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Improving State Programs for Crime Victims [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/3215

State Employee Health Benefits: Policy Implications of Offering a High Deductible Health Plan [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2015 - State Employee Health Benefits: Policy Implications of Offering a High Deductible Health Plan [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/3219

A Look at Housing Markets Outside of California's Major Metros [EconTax Blog]

Mar 17, 2015 - Majority of State ’s Counties Are Outside the Major Metros.   The state 's major metros are comprised of 18 of the state 's most populous counties.  Forty of the state ’s 58 counties, however,  are located outside of the state ’s major metros.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/65

California’s High Housing Costs: Causes and Consequences [Publication Details]

Mar 17, 2015 - While many factors have a role in driving California's high housing costs, the most important is the significant shortage of housing in the state's highly coveted coastal communities. We advise the Legislature to address this housing shortfall by changing policies to facilitate significantly more private home and apartment building in California's coastal urban communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3214

Hazardous materials emergency response

Mar 16, 2015 - State Funding for Railroad Hazardous Material Accident Response Fee Previously Assessed on Trucking Companies and Railroads. Following the Dunsmuir accident in 1991, the state assessed a fee on hazardous materials transported in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/834

The 2015-16 Budget: Health Benefits for Retired State Employees [Publication Details]

Mar 16, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Health Benefits for Retired State Employees [Publication Details] Video Description: Health benefits for retired state employees constitute a large and growing cost for the State of California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3213

Consolidated headquarters complex

Mar 13, 2015 - The a vailability of such funds could significantly reduce the cost of the project to the state. For example, if the federal government were to contribute 65  percent of project costs in the future —equivalent to the portion originally assumed —it would reduce state lease revenue debt payments by $114  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/833

BOE’s Cigarette and Tobacco Programs [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2015 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3204

Letter to Senator Leno on State Spending [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2015 - Letter to Senator Leno on State Spending [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/3203