General Government: Mandates [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - The administration proposes to defer the costs of all general government mandates on local governments. By the end of the budget year, the state would owe over $1.2 billion to noneducation local governments. We recommend the Legislature adopt the general policy of either funding its mandate obligations or eliminating the state's liability for the mandate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/986

Developmental Center Restructure [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - Developmental centers (DC) population has declined significantly over the last forty years. We examine the DC system's population trends and cost-effectiveness, and provide the Legislature with options and recommendations related to future DC operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/962

Proposition 98 Mandates [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - We recommend that the Legislature increase funding for Proposition 98 mandates by $100 million and include $199 million for school district mandates in our proposed Core Services Block Grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/971

Revenue Limits and Discretionary Funds [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - We recommend that the Legislature (1) not fund revenue limit equalization as proposed by the Governor ($250 million), and (2) delay revenue limit equalization until a year when Proposition 98 can fund growth, cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), and pay off any remaining deferrals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/972

California Infrastructure Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - We review the administration's report, 2002: California's Five-Year Infrastructure Plan, its first legislatively mandated plan for funding public sector capital outlay needs. We examine its strengths and suggest improvements for future plans. (Reprint.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/992

Funding Higher Education Capital Outlay [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - As in the past, we recommend the Legislature fund higher education capital outlay based on year-round operation, statewide priorities and criteria, reasonable construction cost guidelines, and appropriate utilization of existing facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/994

Get $mart: Reforming the State’s Equipment Financing Program [Publication Details]

Jan 28, 2003 - The Department of General Services' (DGS) GS $Mart Program has been used to finance $521 million in state equipment purchases over the past seven years. We find that DGS has demonstrated initiative in developing this innovative program but that the program has significant deficiencies, including a lack of statutory authority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/923

Overview of Current-Year Proposition 98 Reductions [Publication Details]

Jan 15, 2003 - Overview of Current-Year Proposition 98 Reductions [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/920

A Review of the 2002 California Infrastructure Plan [Publication Details]

Dec 19, 2002 - We review the administration's report, 2002: California's Five-Year Infrastructure Plan, its first legislatively mandated plan for funding public sector capital outlay needs. We examine its strengths and suggest improvements for future plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/918

Analysis of Mid-Year Budget Proposal [Publication Details]

Dec 16, 2002 - Analysis of Mid-Year Budget Proposal [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/917